Baby name
Aleksis
/ɑˈlɛk.sɪs/
Meaning
“Defender of people”
Aleksis is a Latvian and Finnish form of Alexis, meaning 'defender of people' or 'helper of humanity'.
How it ages.
Aleksis feels current and increasingly familiar while still standing apart from the most common choices.
The cultural moment.
Interest in Aleksis is growing moderately in Latvia, while the name still feels distinctive.