Lexa Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Lexa means "defender" or "helper".
Meaning of the Name Lexa
Lexa is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender" or "helper". It is derived from the Greek word 'alexandros', which combines the elements 'alexo' meaning 'to defend' and 'aner' meaning 'man'. The name Lexa has a strong and powerful connotation, and is often associated with bravery and protection.
Popularity of the Name Lexa
The popularity for the name Lexa peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 115 births, which ranked number 3,264 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Lexa had the most female births in 2017 with 115, which ranked number 1,801 out of 18,425 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Lexa has increased sharply over the last ten years from 38 births to 44 births, an increase of 15.79%. Among females, Lexa has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 38 births to 44 births, an increase of 15.79%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lexa
- 20 Year Trend of Lexa: 33.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Lexa: 15.79%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lexa: 15.79%
Popularity of Lexa by State
Among females, Lexa was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lexa. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lexa
- Total Births of Lexa: 45 (1.48%)
- Female Births of Lexa: 45 (1.48%)
Given the upward trend of Lexa over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.48% increase in total births, for a total of 45 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lexa have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 45 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.48%.