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Alexi

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Pronounced ə-LEK-see /əˈlɛk.si/High

Meaning: Feminine pet form of Alexis/Alexandra — from Greek alexo, 'to defend, to help' — 'defender, helper'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: A defender: Alexi pets Alexis/Alexandra — 'defender, helper'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFeminine pet form of Alexis/Alexandra — from Greek alexo, 'to defend, to help' — 'defender, helper'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#5419 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,213

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219682025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alexi is a feminine pet form of Alexis or Alexandra — from Greek alexo, 'to defend, to help' — 'defender, helper'. A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (also the masculine Alexei, the Russian Alexis).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, defender-and-helper at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Alexis/Alexandra come from Greek alexo, 'to defend, to help' — Alexi is a crisp pet form, used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Alexis — root etymology

Variations

AlexisAlexaAlexie

Nicknames

Lexi

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If you like Alexi…

Alexa— a fellow Alex- name
Lexi— a companion short form
Alexandra— the full name
Artemis— lands in the same popularity range
Angelique— another Greek name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alexi mean?

Alexi pets Alexis/Alexandra — Greek 'defender, helper'.

How do you pronounce Alexi?

It's said ə-LEK-see /əˈlɛk.si/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alexi a boy or girl name?

Alexi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Alexi?

Alexi is a rare name in the U.S.

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