UK girl's name
Ellexis
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "the promised one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ellexis is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ellexis popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. 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.
Ellexis is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Ellexis. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ellexis ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 girls were registered as Ellexis.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ellexis as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Ellexis mean?
The name Ellexis is a relatively modern invention, with no definitive ancient roots or origins in any particular language or culture. It appears to be a creative combination of elements from various sources, blending components from different linguistic traditions.
One possible interpretation suggests that the name Ellexis may be derived from the Greek word "alexis," meaning "defender" or "helper." This Greek root has given rise to names like Alexander and Alexandra. However, the addition of the "Ell" prefix in Ellexis does not conform to traditional Greek naming conventions.
Another theory proposes that the name Ellexis may be a variation of the name Elexis, which could potentially trace its origins to the Latin name Alexius. Alexius itself is derived from the Greek name Alexios, meaning "defender" or "helper," similar to the aforementioned Greek root.
While the name Ellexis does not have a long-standing historical pedigree, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. The earliest recorded instances of the name Ellexis are relatively modern, with the earliest known examples dating back to the late 20th century.
One notable bearer of the name Ellexis was Ellexis Queree Moss, an American actress and model born in 1995. She is best known for her roles in films such as "Notorious" and "Precious."
Another individual named Ellexis was Ellexis Sinclair, a Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1990. She gained recognition for her participation in the reality TV show "Canadian Idol" in 2008.
In the world of sports, there was Ellexis Cee, an American professional basketball player born in 1988. She played in the WNBA for teams like the San Antonio Stars and the Phoenix Mercury.
Ellexis Nicole Brown, born in 1994, was an American reality TV personality who appeared on the VH1 series "Black Ink Crew: Chicago."
Ellexis Jeane, born in 1998, is an American social media influencer and content creator with a significant following on platforms like YouTube and Instagram.
While the name Ellexis has gained some traction in recent years, it does not have a deeply rooted historical legacy or widespread use across different cultures and time periods. Its modern popularity likely stems from its unique sound and the creative combination of various linguistic elements.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ellexis by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ellexis 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 | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Ellexis
- 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
Ellexis: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ellexis in the UK right now?
In 2012, Ellexis was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ellexis most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Ellexis in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ellexis?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "the promised one".
How many people are called Ellexis in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Ellexis 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.