Alexia

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Alexia

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Alexia is a feminine, Latinate form of the name Alexis. Alexis comes from Greek and means “Defender” or “Helper.”

History:
Alexia has always been a rare name in the United States. However, as it is the feminine form of the name Alexis, and now that Alexis has become popular for girls, Alexia seen has increased currency as well.

Pronunciation: al-ex-ee-ah.

Diminutives:
English: Allie, Ally, Lex.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 O.S. Census:
0.003 % named Alexia

Popularity of Alexia:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1980: N/A
1980-1990: 847th most popular.
1990: 569th most popular.
1991: 523rd most popular.
1992: 531st most popular.
1993: 371st most popular.
1994: 309th most popular.
1995: 306th most popular.
1996: 274th most popular.
1997: 262nd most popular.
1998: 235th most popular.
1999: 190th most popular.
2000: 167th most popular.
2001: 146th most popular.
2002: 127th most popular.
2003: 134th most popular.

In France...
1900-1970: N/A
1971: 198th most popular.
1980: 141st most popular.
1990: 66th most popular.
2000: 58th most popular.