Itβs been a long road for Alexis. It (and variants Alexius and Alexios) started out in ancient Greece as a male name and was used by several Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox saints. The Russian variant Alexei has been popular for centuries, and the name of many czars. It was first used in America in the β40s, when the very female Alexis Smith started appearing in movies. It really started rising in the β80s -- probably thanks to the Alexis Carrington Colby character in Dynasty -- and peaked at number three in 1999. And though Alexis might sound like a little sister to Alexandra, it most certainly is not. Both have their own unique roots, and Alexis has been more popular since the β90s. Despite its immense popularity among little girls, Alexis is still being used for boys -- in 2004, it ranked just outside the top 100.
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Still hesitating between this name and Ezekiel for my baby boy due in 4.5 weeks!
by Joelle7+1I dont like it to much but its ok
by atmeli1I like my name :)
by LexiRoxiThis is my daughters name, she is so beautiful and perfect :)
by lcloffredoAubrey Alexis-Michelle, a triplet, baby A due soon. Can't wait! With sister's Bailey Bella Elizabeth and Kinsley Ambrose Blithe.
by lgibbyThat's my name and I love it. :D
by LexisKendallLove this name! It's going to be my daughters name!
by JessM2490If I have a daughter, I am going to name her Alexis Lynn and probably call her Allie around the house. I think this is a beautiful name.
by schafer17If we have a girl, we are naming her Alexis. It was my sister's name, who passed away at 18 months.
by MrsTopher08It is my middle name and now my daughters first name.
by Lexi1219This is going to my little girls name
by cassyd12345this is the name i picked for my baby girl if thats what it is.
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