Alix

Alix: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex nameGermanic origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæ.lɪks/

Meaning and origin of Alix

  • A female given name from the Germanic languages, an Old French form of Alice.

How popular is Alix?

35U.S. babies in 2025
#1104peak rank (1993)
4,573babies since 1880

Since 1880, 3,584 girls and 989 boys in the U.S. have been named Alix (78% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1104 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #1907 in 1993. In 2025, 35 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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Alix FAQ

What does the name Alix mean?

A female given name from the Germanic languages, an Old French form of Alice.

What is the origin of the name Alix?

Alix is listed as a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Alix?

Since 1880, 3,584 girls and 989 boys in the U.S. have been named Alix (78% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1104 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #1907 in 1993. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Alix a boy or girl name?

Alix is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (3,584 girls and 989 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.