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Yalexi

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Pronounced yah-LEK-see /jɑːˈlɛk.si/Medium

Meaning: Yalexi reads as a Ya- prefixed Latin American form of Alexi/Alexis, from Greek 'alexein', 'to defend; defender'. The Ya- addition is a modern coinage pattern. The route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern name: Yalexi is a Ya- form of Alexi, 'defender' (said 'yah-LEK-see'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowGreek, Spanish

MeaningYalexi reads as a Ya- prefixed Latin American form of Alexi/Alexis, from Greek 'alexein', 'to defend; defender'. The Ya- addition is a modern coinage pattern. The route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#14860 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 56

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

As a girl's name Yalexi reads as a Ya- prefixed form of Alexi/Alexis (Greek 'alexein', 'defender'), in a modern coinage pattern. The route is uncertain, which we note. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as fresh and modern (said 'yah-LEK-see').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, fresh, and modern.

Did you know? Yalexi adds a Ya- opening to Alexi/Alexis — from Greek 'to defend' — in a modern Latin American coinage pattern; its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'yah-LEK-see').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Yalexi — Ya- form of Alexi/Alexis; routes uncertain

Variations

YalexisYalexaJalexi

Nicknames

LexiYali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yalexi mean?

Yalexi reads as a Ya- form of Alexi/Alexis (Greek 'defender'); the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yalexi?

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

Is Yalexi a boy or girl name?

Yalexi is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Yalexi?

Yalexi is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.