Defender of mankind
Alexyia is a modern creative spelling of Alexia, which is the feminine form of Alexis. It ultimately derives from the Greek verb 'alexein', meaning to defend or help. This specific spelling adds a contemporary flair to a name with ancient roots.
Less common today
Alexyia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,986 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
