Alexis

Alexis Meaning & Origin

About Alexis
The name Alexis is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "alexein," which means "to defend" or "to protect." It is a unisex name and is often associated with qualities such as strength, bravery, and protection. People named Alexis are often seen as confident, independent, and determined individuals who have a natural inclination to stand up for themselves and others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Alexis is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 35.89% and females 64.11%, based on recent birth statistics.

Alexis Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.79% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKSS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A40202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 L EH1 K S IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/əˈlɛksɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKSS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A422

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alexis in Braille

Here's how to represent Alexis in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alexis in braille

How to Spell the Name Alexis in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alexis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alexis in sign language

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