Alexis
Meaning: Defender; helper
Origin: Greek — from alexein (to defend, to help)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #229
Total births: 1,583
History: Alexis surged in the 2000s as an international name in Australia. The name works for both genders. Alexis represents the modern Australian love of unisex naming.
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| Current rank (2019) | #94 |
| Babies named Alexis in 2019 | 76 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,583 |
| Peak year | 2011 (171 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #36 |
| Years in records | 2007–2019 (13 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 48 spots |
Frequently asked about Alexis
What does the name Alexis mean?
Alexis means “Defender; helper” from Greek — from alexein (to defend, to help) roots.
What is the origin of the name Alexis?
Alexis has Greek — from alexein (to defend, to help) origin. The traditional meaning is “Defender; helper”.
How popular is Alexis in Australia?
Alexis ranked #94 in Australia in 2019 — given to 76 babies that year.
When was Alexis most popular?
Alexis peaked in 2011 with 171 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Alexis a boy or girl name?
Alexis is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Alexiss in registered births are female.
Is the name Alexis rising or falling in popularity?
Alexis has fallen 48 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #46 in 2014 to #94 in 2019.
How long has Alexis been recorded in Australia?
Alexis appears in birth records in Australia across 13 years — from 2007 through 2019.