Elexia
A feminine name of modern usage meaning "protector" or "helper".
Name Census estimates that about 581 living Americans carry the first name Elexia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elexia today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elexia births was 2001 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elexia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
581
~ 1 in 589,939 Americans
Peak year
2001
35 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,497
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Elexia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elexia from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 255 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elexia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Elexia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Elexias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Elexia, while Florida, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elexia
The name Elexia has its origins in ancient Greek culture and language. It is derived from the Greek word "alexia," which means "to defend" or "to protect." The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 5th century BCE, where it appears in various texts and historical records from the classical period of Ancient Greece.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Elexia was a Greek warrior and military strategist who lived during the Peloponnesian War in the 5th century BCE. She is mentioned in the writings of the historian Thucydides for her role in defending the city of Corinth against Spartan forces.
In the realm of mythology, there is a reference to an Amazon warrior named Elexia in the epic poem "The Argonautica" by Apollonius of Rhodes, written in the 3rd century BCE. This Elexia is described as a formidable fighter who accompanied the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece.
During the Byzantine era, the name Elexia gained popularity among the Greek nobility and military ranks. One notable figure was Elexia Komnenos, a member of the Komnenos dynasty who lived in the 12th century CE. She was known for her military prowess and served as a general in the Byzantine army.
In the realm of literature, the name Elexia appears in the works of the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. One of his plays, "The Trojan Women," features a character named Elexia, a Trojan woman who laments the fall of Troy and the fate of her people.
Another notable figure with the name Elexia was a Greek scholar and philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE. She is credited with writing several treatises on ethics and the nature of virtue, although few of her works have survived to modern times.
While the name Elexia has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has since been adopted and used in various other cultures and languages over the centuries. However, the connection to its Greek origins and the themes of protection, strength, and resilience has remained a consistent thread throughout its historical usage.
People
Elexia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elexia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Elexia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elexia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 581 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elexia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 589,939 US residents.
Is Elexia a common name?
We classify Elexia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 593 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elexia most popular?
The single biggest year for Elexia was 2001, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elexia is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Elexia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elexia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.