Alexia

Meaning of Alexia

The name means "defender of mankind." It suggests someone who is protective and stands up for others.

Alexia has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alexia

After ranking as high as #128 in 2002, Alexia has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Alexia

• Alexia Putellas
  Spanish professional footballer
• Alexia Echevarria
  Cuban-American reality TV star
• Alexia Fast
  Canadian actress
• Alexia Vassiliou
  Greek singer
• Alexia Guedes
  Brazilian footballer

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Questions about the name Alexia

What does the name Alexia mean?

Alexia means the name means "defender of mankind." it suggests someone who is protective and stands up for others, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Alexia a boy's or a girl's name?

Alexia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Alexia?

Alexia did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Alexia most popular?

Alexia peaked at #128 in 2002.