All about the name LEXA

Meaning, origin, history.

Lexa is of Greek origin, meaning 'defender'. It's a unisex name, gaining popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and strong association with the popular television series 'The 100', where the main character Lexa is portrayed by Eliza Taylor.

See also

Greek
Greece

Popularity of the name LEXA since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name Lexa experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a marked increase in usage starting around the late 1980s. Between 1987 and 1991, there was a notable spike in popularity, jumping from 9 to 29 births per year. The name reached its peak in 2017 with an impressive 115 births recorded that year. However, it has since seen a decline in popularity, with only 34 births recorded in 2023. Overall, Lexa has been given to 1531 babies over the years, according to these statistics.

Name variation LEXA.