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Lexa

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Pronounced LEK-sah /ˈlɛk.sɑ/High

Meaning: A pet form of Alexa/Alexandra — from Greek, 'a defender of the people; a defender of mankind' (alexein, 'to defend', plus aner, 'man')Low

In 30 seconds: A defender of the people: Lexa pets Alexandra — 'a defender of the people'. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA pet form of Alexa/Alexandra — from Greek, 'a defender of the people; a defender of mankind' (alexein, 'to defend', plus aner, 'man')
U.S. rank (2025)#4827 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,578

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719492025

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

Lexa is a pet form of Alexa/Alexandra — from Greek, 'a defender of the people; a defender of mankind' (alexein, 'to defend', plus aner, 'man'). A crisp, modern nickname-name (the full name is Alexandra; nickname Lex).

In the U.S. it appears beside Alexa. Rare on its own, a-defender-of-the-people at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Alexandra means 'a defender of the people; a defender of mankind' (Greek alexein, 'to defend', plus aner, 'man') — Lexa is its crisp pet form (said 'LEK-sah').
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Alexandra — root etymology

Variations

AlexaAlexandraLexie

Nicknames

Lex

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If you like Lexa…

Alexa— the root name
Lexie— a fellow pet form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lexa mean?

Lexa pets Alexa/Alexandra — Greek 'a defender of the people'.

How do you pronounce Lexa?

It's said LEK-sah /ˈlɛk.sɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lexa a boy or girl name?

Lexa is a girl's name.

How popular is Lexa?

Lexa is a rare name in the U.S.

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