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Alexia

Girl name · 66 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Alexia: 66 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2008.

From Greek roots, Alexia is the feminine form of Alexis, meaning “defender” or “helper of mankind.” A notable bearer is Alexia Putellas, the Spanish footballer who has won multiple Ballon d’Or awards and captained Barcelona to Champions League glory. The name also connects to Princess Alexia of the Netherlands, daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. While no major place shares this exact name, the related name Alexandria is famously borne by the Egyptian city founded by Alexander the Great. A careful note: in medical terminology, “alexia” also refers to a reading disorder, though the name itself has avoided any negative association in everyday use.

Girl 15 of 52 years

Peak year
20086 babies
Latest (2024)
#6384 babies
Total births
66since 2001
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2008 · 6
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).