Lexi

Lexi: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name#628 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɛksi/

Meaning and origin of Lexi

  • A diminutive of the female given names Alexa, Alexandra, Alexia, and Alexis, from Ancient Greek, variant of Lexie.

How popular is Lexi?

#628girls, 2025
464U.S. babies in 2025
#241peak rank (2014)
28,120babies since 1880

Since 1880, 28,115 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Lexi (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #241 in 2014. Its highest rank for boys was #13389 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #628 for girls, with 464 babies given the name.

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

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Lexi FAQ

What does the name Lexi mean?

A diminutive of the female given names Alexa, Alexandra, Alexia, and Alexis, from Ancient Greek, variant of Lexie.

How popular is the name Lexi?

Since 1880, 28,115 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Lexi (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #241 in 2014. Its highest rank for boys was #13389 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #628 for girls, with 464 babies given the name.

Is Lexi a boy or girl name?

Lexi is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 28,115 girls and 5 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.