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Lexi

female

Meaning

"Defender of Men"

Modern diminutive of Alexandra and related forms, ultimately from Greek for defender, widely used as an independent given name.

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Popularity History of Lexi

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#563Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#563

Lexi was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-40

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Lexi Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Lexi.

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Similar Names to Lexi

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AN-uh

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uh-MAN-duh

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AY-mee

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Angela

AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

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Ann

“Grace, Favor”

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Andrea

“Manly, Courageous”

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Amber

“Amber Resin”

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Annie

“Grace, Favor”

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Alexis

uh-LEK-sis

“Defender; Helper”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Lexi

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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