The baby name Alyxis is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈlɪksɪs/ (uh-LIK-sis).
Alyxis is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Alyxis is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈlɪksɪs/ (uh-LIK-sis).
Alyxis is Greek in Origin.
Alyxis is a modern, stylized spelling of Alexis, ultimately from the Ancient Greek name Alexis and the related Alexios, built on alexein, "to defend, to help." The core meaning is "defender" or "protector." In classical and Byzantine eras it was chiefly masculine; over centuries, especially via French usage, Alexis broadened to unisex, and in English-speaking countries it is common for girls as well as boys.
Used mainly in North America since the late 20th century, Alyxis offers a fresh twist while preserving the familiar sound a-LEK-sis. It remains much rarer than Alexis. Historical bearers under cognate forms include Saint Alexios/Alexis of Rome, Russian tsars named Alexei, and writer Alexis de Tocqueville. Close variants and cognates: Alexis, Alexios, Alexei/Aleksey, Alexi, Alexia, Alix, Alexus, and the minimalist Alyx. Nicknames include Lexi/Lexie, Lex, and Allie.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Girls | 2017 | #913 | 6 | 9,202 |
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