UK girl's name
Alexsi
Variant of the masculine name Alexis, of Greek origin meaning "defender".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alexsi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alexsi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5545, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Alexsi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Alexsi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alexsi ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 girls were registered as Alexsi.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alexsi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5545
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Alexsi mean?
The name Alexsi is a variant spelling of the Greek name Alexis, which is derived from the verb "alexo" meaning "to defend" or "to protect." It has its roots in ancient Greek culture and can be traced back to the 5th century BCE.
The name Alexis gained popularity in ancient Greece, particularly among the Macedonian aristocracy. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Alexis, the son of Heraclius, a Byzantine emperor who ruled from 610 to 641 CE.
In the Byzantine Empire, the name Alexis was associated with the Comnenian dynasty, which ruled from 1081 to 1185 CE. One of the most famous emperors of this dynasty was Alexios I Komnenos (1048-1118), who is credited with restoring the strength and stability of the empire during his reign.
In the Middle Ages, the name Alexis gained recognition through the medieval French poem "The Life of St. Alexis," which tells the story of a Roman nobleman who abandoned his wealth and family to live as a beggar. The poem, written in the 11th century, helped popularize the name in Western Europe.
Notable historical figures with the name Alexsi include:
1. Alexis Mikhailovich (1629-1676), the Tsar of Russia from 1645 to 1676, known for his reforms and the expansion of Russian territories. 2. Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859), a French political thinker and historian, best known for his work "Democracy in America." 3. Alexis Carrel (1873-1944), a French surgeon and biologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1912. 4. Alexis Weissenberg (1929-2012), a Bulgarian-born French pianist renowned for his interpretations of the works of Chopin and Prokofiev. 5. Alexis Ren (born 1996), an American model and social media influencer, known for her work with various fashion brands and magazines.
Throughout history, the name Alexsi has been associated with strength, protection, and nobility, reflecting its Greek origins and its prevalence among the ruling classes of ancient civilizations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Alexsi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alexsi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Alexsi
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Alexsi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alexsi in the UK right now?
In 2008, Alexsi was ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Alexsi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Alexsi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alexsi?
Variant of the masculine name Alexis, of Greek origin meaning "defender".
How many people are called Alexsi in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Alexsi across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.