Defender of mankind
Lexany is a modern American elaboration of the name Lexa, which is a diminutive of Alexandra. It ultimately derives from the Greek name Alexandros, combining 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man).
Less common today
Lexany isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,981 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
