Alexia
Pronunciation: [ uhl-EHKS-ee-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alexia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 44 babies have been named Alexia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alexia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,067 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,067
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Alexia
Alexia is a boy name .
Is Alexia a boy or girl name? Alexia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,067 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #883. Alexia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alexia is currently ranked #18,067 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alexia 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 Alexia include Alexander, Alex, Alexis, Alexande, Alexzander . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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