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Alexys

Girl

Meaning of Alexys: Greek: 'defender'

Alexys is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 13856th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#13856

5 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

4,544

First recorded 1980 · peak 2001

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 5 babies1982: 8 babies1983: 12 babies1984: 10 babies1985: 9 babies1986: 5 babies1987: 8 babies1988: 7 babies1989: 27 babies1990: 41 babies19901991: 63 babies1992: 75 babies1993: 93 babies1994: 129 babies1995: 123 babies1996: 170 babies1997: 202 babies1998: 220 babies1999: 279 babies2000: 286 babies20002001: 298 babies2002: 271 babies2003: 258 babies2004: 236 babies2005: 236 babies2006: 248 babies2007: 196 babies2008: 198 babies2009: 173 babies2010: 147 babies20102011: 108 babies2012: 80 babies2013: 69 babies2014: 54 babies2015: 45 babies2016: 31 babies2017: 25 babies2018: 18 babies2019: 16 babies2020: 17 babies20202021: 17 babies2022: 10 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 9 babies2025: 5 babies
US babies named Alexys per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 298.

Gender split

8% boys · 92% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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