Alix
Pronunciation: [ AL-ihks ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alix first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 973 babies have been named Alix in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alix is past its peak , currently ranked #8,671 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,671
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Alix is also used as a girl name, ranked #4603.
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About the Name Alix
Alix is a boy name .
Is Alix a boy or girl name? Alix is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,671 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,603. Alix is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alix is currently ranked #8,671 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Alix include Ali, Alijah, Alistair, Alister, Alias . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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