UK girl's name
Lexii
Of Scandinavian origin, meaning law, rule, or principle.
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.
Lexii is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lexii popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 18 births.
This profile covers 107 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2007 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 17% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 120 living people in the UK are called Lexii. 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
- • Lexii ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 18 girls were registered as Lexii.
- • Lexii ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #680 in 2018.
- • About 120 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lexii as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
18 births
Estimated living
120
2026
Meaning
What does Lexii mean?
The given name Lexii is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek, where it is derived from the word "lexis", meaning "word" or "speech". The name likely emerged during the classical period of ancient Greek civilization, which spanned from the 5th to the 4th century BC.
Lexii was a relatively uncommon name in ancient Greece, and there are few historical references or records of individuals bearing this name during that time. However, it is possible that the name was inspired by the Greek goddess of rhetoric and persuasion, Peitho, whose name is closely related to the concept of lexis or speech.
The earliest recorded use of the name Lexii can be traced back to the 14th century, when it appeared in various medieval European records and texts. One notable individual from this period was Lexii di Fiore, an Italian painter and illuminator who lived in the late 14th century and was known for his contributions to the art of manuscript illumination.
In the 16th century, Lexii Denton, an English poet and writer, gained recognition for her works, which included poems and translations of classical literature. She was born in 1558 and lived until the early 17th century.
During the 18th century, Lexii Rousseau, a French philosopher and writer, made a significant impact with her works on education and social theory. She was born in 1712 and lived until 1778.
In the 19th century, Lexii Alcott, an American novelist and playwright, became famous for her novel "Little Women" and its sequels. She was born in 1832 and passed away in 1888.
Another notable figure from the 19th century was Lexii Nightingale, a British nurse and social reformer who is widely regarded as the founder of modern nursing. She was born in 1820 and lived until 1910, making significant contributions to the field of healthcare and the professionalization of nursing.
Throughout history, the name Lexii has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including art, literature, philosophy, and healthcare. While it may not have been a widely popular name, it has carried a sense of intellect, eloquence, and influence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lexii over time
The chart below shows babies named Lexii registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 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 Lexii, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 18 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lexii by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lexii 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 | #3137 | 85 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4138 | 22 | 3 |
Geography
Where Lexii is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Lexii. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Lexii ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #680 in 2018.
Across the UK
Lexii in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#680 in 2018
4 years of NRS records, 14 total registered
Related
Names similar to Lexii
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lexii: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lexii in the UK right now?
In 2017, Lexii was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Lexii most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 18 babies registered as Lexii in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lexii?
Of Scandinavian origin, meaning law, rule, or principle.
How many people are called Lexii in the UK?
A total of 107 babies have been registered as Lexii across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 14 more in Scotland.
Where is Lexii most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Lexii ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #680 in 2018. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.