Alexia

Alexia: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameGreek origin

Meaning and origin of Alexia

  • A female given name from Ancient Greek.

Etymology

Feminine form of Alexius.

How popular is Alexia?

239U.S. babies in 2025
#128peak rank (2002)
46,236babies since 1880

Since 1880, 46,192 girls and 44 boys in the U.S. have been named Alexia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #128 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #6275 in 1980. In 2025, 239 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Alexia FAQ

What does the name Alexia mean?

A female given name from Ancient Greek. Feminine form of Alexius.

What is the origin of the name Alexia?

Alexia is listed as a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Alexia?

Since 1880, 46,192 girls and 44 boys in the U.S. have been named Alexia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #128 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #6275 in 1980. In 2025, 239 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Alexia a boy or girl name?

Alexia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 46,192 girls and 44 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.