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Alexie

♀ Girl

Pronounced ah-LEK-see /ɑˈlɛk.si/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Alexis/Alexie — from the Greek alexein, 'to defend; to help', hence 'a defender; a helper'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A defender; a helper: Alexie is a form of Alexis. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA form/spelling of Alexis/Alexie — from the Greek alexein, 'to defend; to help', hence 'a defender; a helper'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8438 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,627

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319802024

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

Alexie is a form/spelling of Alexis/Alexie — from the Greek alexein, 'to defend; to help', hence 'a defender; a helper' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'ah-LEK-see').

In the U.S. and France it appears as a form of Alexis. Rare in this form, a-defender at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Alexis comes from the Greek alexein, 'to defend; to help', hence 'a defender' — Alexie is a form of it, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-LEK-see').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Alexis — routes layered

Variations

AlexisAlexaAlexi

Nicknames

Lexie

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If you like Alexie…

Alexa— a kin Alex- girls' name
Lexie— a short form
Alexia— a fellow Alex- girls' name
Angelie— shares the -ie ending
Armonie— a fellow Greek choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alexie mean?

Alexie is a form of Alexis — Greek 'a defender; a helper'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Alexie?

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

Is Alexie a boy or girl name?

Alexie is a girl's name here (used for both sexes).

How popular is Alexie?

Alexie is a very rare name in the U.S.

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