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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Alix — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Alivyah|Alixander
Greek◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Alix

◈

AH-liks · 2 syllables

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Girl
#4551
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#4551
Popularity score: 15
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#4551 in 2024
5yr
+581 ranks
Velocity
+581
Birth frequency
8.3 per 1,000,000 births
Boy
#7753
Popularity score: 10
↓ Fading
Peak
#5077 in 2023
5yr
-2676 ranks
Velocity
-2676
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7753 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Alix

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7753

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4551 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Alix

Popularity score: 15  ·  SSA Rank: #4551

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+581 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
16 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Alix is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Greek originClassicModernUnisex2-syllableShort nameDefenderLiterary appealContemporary
Character
independent spiritcreative intellectquick witcurious mindadaptable nature
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Alixs

creativerelatableengaginginfluentialliterary
STRONG
High confidence

Alix is a Greek unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4551 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +581 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7753 · very rare
Alix at a Glance
Meaning:Defender of mankind, derived from the Greek name Alexandros. A timeless short form with classical roots and modern simplicity.
Language root:Greek · Old French
Peak rank:#4551 in 2024
5yr change:+581 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #4551 · Boy #7753
Notable bearers
Alix Hardie
Scottish author and poet
Alix Perez
British electronic music producer and DJ
Alix Earle
American social media personality and TikToker
Alix Klineman
American professional beach volleyball player
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works well with
Sage◈River◈Morgan◈Jordan◈Darcy◈Rowan◈Blair◈Elliot◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Alix · Overview
Summary

Alix is a Greek unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4551 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 9/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Alix scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 581 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Classic · Modern character
Alix carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Alix is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
alix.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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