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Alexia

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Pronounced uh-LEK-see-uh /əˈlɛk.si.ə/High

Meaning: Defender of men; feminine form of Alexios, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner/andros (man)High

In 30 seconds: A four-syllable feminine Greek name meaning 'defender of men,' a fuller form of Alexa. It carries the same roots as Alexander and Alexandra but with a more flowing, romantic cadence.

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Origin HighGreek

MeaningDefender of men; feminine form of Alexios, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner/andros (man)

U.S. rank (2025)#1040 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births239 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 46,184

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Alexia is a feminine form of the Greek name Alexios (defender), itself from alexein (to defend) and aner (man). It is related to Alexander and Alexandra. The name is used across Greece, Spain, and Latin America in forms including Alexia and Alejandra.

Alexia has appeared in U.S. charts from the late 20th century onward. It peaked in the early 2000s alongside Alexa and Alexis and has declined somewhat since then. It ranked #883 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? In medical terminology, alexia (without the capital letter) refers to the inability to read caused by brain injury — completely unrelated to the name's Greek origin, but something parents sometimes encounter.

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Variations

AleksiaAlexya

Nicknames

LexiLexAlex

Famous Bearers

★Alexia Putellas (1994-)
Spanish footballer and two-time Ballon d'Or Feminin winner
★Princess Alexia of the Netherlands (2005-)
Dutch princess, second daughter of King Willem-Alexander
★Alexia Fast (1992-)
Canadian actress

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Alessia— Italian feminine name from the same Alex- root

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Analeia— shares the -ia ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alexia mean?

Alexia means 'defender of men,' from Greek alexein (to defend) and aner (man). It is a feminine form of Alexios, related to Alexander.

How do you pronounce Alexia?

It's said uh-LEK-see-uh — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alexia a boy or girl name?

Alexia is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Alexia?

Alexia ranked #883 for U.S. girls in 2024.