The baby name Lexi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɛksi/ (LEK-see).
The baby name Lexi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɛksi/ (LEK-see).
Lexi is in Origin.
Lexi is an English short form of Alexandra and Alexis, ultimately from Greek Alexandros (alexein "to defend" + aner/andros "man") and Alexis ("helper, defender"). As a result, Lexi conveys meanings like "defender" and "helper of mankind." Evolving from a familiar nickname, it is now widely used as a standalone given name in many English-speaking countries.
Use as a diminutive appears in British and American records by the late 19th century; independent usage rose sharply in the 1990s–2000s. Common spellings and variants include Lexie and Lexy; related short forms are Lex and Lexa, while longer cognates include Alexandra, Aleksandra, Alessandra, Alexia, and Alexis. Across languages, the root appears in variants such as Alessia and Sandra, linking Lexi to a broad international family. The name’s brisk, friendly sound paired with its classical protective meaning gives it modern appeal without sacrificing depth.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexi | Jones | Iman | television actor | ★★★★★ | David Bowie | singer | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| BW | 0 | #19 | 1 | 960 | |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| JM | 0 | #92 | 2 | 3,714 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| PH | 0 | #108 | 3 | 5,607 | |
| HU | 0 | #115 | 1 | 1,675 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #134 | 2 | 4,130 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #138 | 2 | 6,332 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #145 | 9 | 3,773 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #155 | 25 | 1,568 |
| CR | 0 | #162 | 4 | 5,526 | |
| Belgium | Girls | 2023 | #169 | 22 | 419 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #200 | 1 | 1,904 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #209 | 77 | 2,795 |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #230 | 2 | 3,559 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #230 | 30 | 7,507 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #233 | 5 | 7,146 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #246 | 4 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #257 | 2 | 3,650 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #260 | 4 | 7,056 |
| NG | 0 | #270 | 3 | 5,926 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #284 | 6 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #300 | 50 | 8,829 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 5,122 |
| SA | 0 | #310 | 3 | 10,560 | |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #340 | 4 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #359 | 4 | 8,539 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #363 | 2 | 5,096 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #367 | 24 | 13,098 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #399 | 7 | 3,185 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #403 | 6 | 11,440 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| BO | 0 | #406 | 3 | 6,868 | |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #409 | 12 | 1,885 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #421 | 4 | 15,987 |
| MX | 0 | #441 | 5 | 8,339 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #453 | 536 | 8,487 |
| ZA | 0 | #467 | 8 | 14,421 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #469 | 3 | 7,952 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #485 | 48 | 11,342 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #489 | 10 | 11,913 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #543 | 5 | 10,981 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #544 | 2 | 8,334 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #555 | 7 | 19,177 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #566 | 21 | 18,916 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #590 | 8 | 20,968 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #592 | 20 | 9,488 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #593 | 23 | 16,104 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #620 | 3 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #626 | 5 | 8,289 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #640 | 6 | 11,648 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| IT | 0 | #705 | 10 | 4,183 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #731 | 8 | 3,895 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #765 | 22 | 15,093 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #782 | 57 | 4,949 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2023 | #894 | 5 | 7,053 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #904 | 52 | 5,933 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 4 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #918 | 18 | 25,931 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #921 | 6 | 14,506 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #924 | 20 | 14,861 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #939 | 13 | 16,906 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #964 | 20 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #984 | 11 | 24,821 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,028 | 114 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,030 | 49 | 16,140 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,140 | 44 | 17,781 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,176 | 7 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,248 | 7 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,266 | 7 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,400 | 47 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Lexi is popular in 71 countries — most recent births per country:
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