Alexia is a female form of the Greek male given name Alexis that in turn is a variant form of the Latin name Alexius.

The name Alexis became popular in the United States in the 20th century, when actress Alexis Smith began appearing in films; however, Alexia is still used as well. Notable people with the name include: Alexia (Italian singer) (born 1967) Alexia Apostolakis (born 2006), Australian soccer player Alexia Bonatsos (born 1982), American venture capitalist and former co-editor of TechCrunch Alexia Bryn (1889–1983), Norwegian pair skater Alexia Coley, English singer-songwriter Alexia Dechaume-Balleret (born 1970), French tennis player Alexia Djilali, French volleyballer Alexia Fast (born 1982), Canadian actress Alexia González-Barros González (1971–1985), child declared Venerable by Pope Francis Alexia Hilbertidou, New Zealand social entrepreneur Alexia Kelley, director of the Department of Health and Human Services' Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Alexia Khadime (born 1983), British singer and actress Alexia Kourtelesi, Greek judoka Alexia Kyriazi, Greek rhythmic gymnast Alexia Massalin, American computer scientist and programmer Alexia Mupende (1984–2019), Rwandese model, actress and fitness expert Alexia Portal, French actress Alexia Putellas, midfielder for FC Barcelona Femení and Spain women's national football team Alexia Rotsidou (born 1966), Cypriot volleyball coach, former international athlete, and politician Alexia Robinson (actress) (born 1960), American TV actress Alexia Arisarah Schenkel (born 1996), Thai alpine skier Alexia Smirli (born 1983), Greek shooter Alexia Walker (born 1982), English cricketer Aléxia Zuberer (born 1972), Swiss-French ski mountaineer, ski instructor, and mountain guide Princess Alexia of the Netherlands (born 2005) Princess Alexia of Greece and Denmark (born 1965) , a fictional character and princess in the light novel and anime series The Eminence in Shadow Alexia Murtaugh, a fictional character in the webcomic Schlock Mercenary Alexia Bohwim (born 1969), Norwegian author

See also

Alessia (given name) Alexia (disambiguation) Alexias (fl. 4th century BC), Greek physician

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