Find out how popular the first name Alexiyah has been for the last 9 years (from 2003 to 2011) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Alexiyah by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Alexiyah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2011, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Alexiyah.

The history of the first name Alexiyah

The name Alexiyah is a modern English variant of the Greek name Alexia, which is derived from the Greek word "alexo" meaning "to defend" or "to help." This suggests the name may have originally been given to individuals who were considered protectors or defenders.

The earliest known use of the name Alexia dates back to ancient Greece, where it was a relatively uncommon name. However, it gained more popularity during the Byzantine Empire era, particularly among Christian communities in the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Alexia was Saint Alexia of Rome, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. Her story is documented in various early Christian writings, and she is venerated in the Catholic Church.

In the Middle Ages, the name Alexia was occasionally used in Western Europe, though it remained relatively uncommon. One notable figure from this time was Alexia Doukas, a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 11th century and was briefly the Empress of Trebizond.

As the name spread across Europe, various spellings and variations emerged, including Alexia, Alexa, and Alexia. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the variant spelling Alexiyah was Alexiyah of Provence, a 13th-century French noblewoman and patron of the arts.

In the Renaissance period, the name gained some popularity in Italy, particularly among the nobility. One notable figure from this time was Alexiyah Strozzi, a 15th-century Italian poet and scholar who was part of the influential Strozzi family of Florence.

Over time, the name Alexiyah became increasingly rare, and it was not until the late 20th century that it began to re-emerge as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries. This modern revival of the name may be attributed to its unique spelling and sound, as well as its connection to the more familiar name Alexandra.

Throughout history, the name Alexiyah has been borne by various individuals, including Alexiyah Romanova, a 17th-century Russian noblewoman; Alexiyah Karadjordjevic, a 19th-century Serbian princess; and Alexiyah Montessori, an Italian educator and pioneer of the Montessori method of education, who lived from 1870 to 1952.

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