Alyx
Girl name · 115 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Alyx: 115 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 2000.
Alyx is a modern, streamlined variant of Alex, itself a short form of Alexander or Alexandra, rooted in the Greek Alexandros, meaning "defender of men." This spelling gained notable traction through its use in popular culture, most famously as Alyx Vance, the resourceful young heroine from the critically acclaimed video game series Half-Life, which helped cement the name’s cool, gender-neutral appeal. While there are no major places named Alyx directly, the related name Alexander has lent its form to countless towns and cities worldwide. Alyx remains a distinctive choice, offering a sleek, contemporary twist on a classic name, and shares its crisp, x-ending style with other modern favourites like Jax or Rex.
Girl 19 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20009 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #8063 babies
- Total births
- 115since 1992
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 15%vs prior 5y