Alexia
Meaning
"defender, helper of mankind"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #883
- Total SSA Count
- 305
- Syllables
- 4
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Lexi, Alex, Lia
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"defender, helper of mankind"
Origin: Greek
"sea and sun"
Origin: Spanish
Marisol is more popular, ranked #739 vs #883 for Alexia.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Marisol is more popular, ranked #739 compared to Alexia at #883 in the United States.
Alexia means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek origin). Marisol means "sea and sun" (Spanish origin).
Alexia is primarily a girl name. Marisol is primarily a girl name.