UK girl's name
Elexia
A feminine name of modern usage meaning "protector" or "helper".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Elexia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Elexia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4763, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 6 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2006 to 2017. 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.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Elexia. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Elexia ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 6 girls were registered as Elexia.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Elexia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4763
2017
Births in 2017
4
Latest year
Peak year
2013
6 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Meaning
What does Elexia mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Elexia over time
The chart below shows babies named Elexia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Elexia, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2017, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elexia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Elexia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4344 | 23 | 5 |
| 2000s | #5061 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Elexia
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Elexia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Elexia in the UK right now?
In 2017, Elexia was ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Elexia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 6 babies registered as Elexia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Elexia?
A feminine name of modern usage meaning "protector" or "helper".
How many people are called Elexia in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Elexia across the 6 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.