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The baby name Lexie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɛksi/ (LEK-see).

Lexie is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈlɛksi/ (LEK-see)

What is the meaning of the name Lexie ?

The baby name Lexie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɛksi/ (LEK-see).

Lexie is Greek in Origin.

Lexie is an English diminutive of Alexandra and related forms Alexia and Alexis, from Greek Alexandros (alexein, to defend, and aner/andros, man), meaning defender of humankind. Seen in British records by the late 19th century as a pet form, especially in Scotland with its fondness for -ie nicknames, it later stood independently. Late 20th-century fashion for brisk, friendly short names broadened its appeal.

Common variants are Lexi and Lexy; the unisex short form is Lex. Longer cognates include Alexandra, Alexandria, Alexia, Alexa, and Alexis, with masculine Alexander. Use has been strongest in the United Kingdom and Australasia since the 2000s, with steadier though lighter presence in the United States. Lexie combines modern sparkle with a classic protective meaning, suiting parents seeking a lively yet rooted choice.

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Lexie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
Switzerland Girls 2024 #129 7 1,786
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
Sweden Girls 2022 #144 36 1,568
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
MT Girls 0 #151 3 3,773
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
Canada Girls 2024 #166 122 2,795
Belgium Girls 2024 #168 18 424
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
JM Girls 0 #243 17 7,507
France Girls 2021 #245 173 3,185
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Girls 0 #321 29 8,829
KZ Girls 0 #330 3 5,862
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
PH Girls 0 #369 22 13,098
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
RU Girls 0 #488 11 11,913
KW Girls 0 #503 13 19,177
CR Girls 0 #511 22 11,342
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
AE Girls 0 #540 14 20,968
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
SG Girls 0 #572 15 18,916
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
HK Girls 0 #602 14 16,104
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
United States Girls 2024 #704 213 8,487
Finland Girls 2026 #731 8 3,895
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
United States Boys 2008 #884 5 7,541
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
SA Girls 0 #914 22 25,931
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
NL Girls 0 #934 22 5,933
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,007 4 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,068 5 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,108 34 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,147 6 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,163 21 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,413 34 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Lexie is popular in 60 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
France

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People also ask about Lexie

Lexie is predominantly a girl's name.
Lexie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈlɛksi/ (LEK-see).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lexi, Lexy and Lexey.
Yes, very popular — Lexie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Lexie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Lexie's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.