Alexei
Pronunciation: [ uhl-EHKS-ay ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alexei first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 117 babies have been named Alexei in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alexei is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,488 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #31,488
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Alexei
Alexei is a girl name .
Is Alexei a boy or girl name? Alexei is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #31,488 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,778. Alexei is more commonly used as a boy name.
Alexei is currently ranked #31,488 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alexei include Ale, Alex, Alexy, Alexie, Aly, Alie, and Alekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alexei include Alexandra, Alexandria, Alexis, Alexa, Alexia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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