Alexi vs Elia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexi

Boy #4,826 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,826
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex, Al

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Elia

Girl #840 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#840
Total SSA Count
320
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alexi Rank #4,826
Elia Rank #840

Elia is more popular, ranked #840 vs #4826 for Alexi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexi ___

  • Alexi James
  • Alexi Reed
  • Alexi Cole
  • Alexi Stone
  • Alexi Cruz
  • Alexi Dane

Elia ___

  • Elia Grace
  • Elia Rose
  • Elia Jane
  • Elia Marie
  • Elia Claire
  • Elia Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexi

Nico Demi Zara Sasha Mia

If you choose Elia

Cleo Mira Silas Felix Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexi or Elia more popular?

Elia is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Alexi at #4826 in the United States.

What do Alexi and Elia mean?

Alexi means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Elia means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexi and Elia boy or girl names?

Alexi is primarily a boy name. Elia is primarily a girl name.

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