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Alexis-Mae

Quick answerAlexis-Mae combines "Alexis," derived from the Greek name Alexandros meaning "defender of men," with "Mae," a shortened form of Mary meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The hyphenated combination is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in North America, and gained popularity as a modern compound…

Greek-Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,583
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2015
Syllables3
OriginGreek-Hebrew
LanguageEnglish
CultureAnglo-American
Letters10
Numerology8 Chaldean 1
Global rank#3,583

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Alexis-Mae

Alexis-Mae combines "Alexis," derived from the Greek name Alexandros meaning "defender of men," with "Mae," a shortened form of Mary meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The hyphenated combination is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in North America, and gained popularity as a modern compound given name during the 20th-21st centuries without specific religious or cultural significance beyond its constituent parts.

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Etymology

Alexis-Mae combines "Alexis," derived from the Greek name Alexandros meaning "defender of men," with "Mae," a shortened form of Mary meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The hyphenated combination is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in North America, and gained popularity as a modern compound given name during the 20th-21st centuries without specific religious or cultural significance beyond its constituent parts.

Alexis-Mae currently ranks #3,583 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.

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