Alexis Cuevas

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexis Cuevas — defender
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexis Cuevas is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Alexis is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Alexis is a given name of Greek origin. Like the name Alexander, Alexis derives from the Greek verb: ἀλέξειν, romanized: aléxein, lit. 'defend'. While the name is traditionally male, it has been predominantly given to females in the United States since at least the 1940s, when actress Alexis Smith began appearing in films. It has been among the top 50 most popular names for girls in the United States since 1990. The surname Cuevas: Cueva de Ágreda, a municipality located in the province of Soria, Castile and León, Spain Cuevas Bajas, a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain Cuevas de Almudén, a town in the province of Teruel, Aragón, Spain Cuevas del Almanzora, a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain Cuevas del Becerro, a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain Cuevas del Valle, a municipality in the province of Ávila, Castile and Le. Alexis is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 47K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alexis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alexis

Meaning: defender

Greek

Alexis is a given name of Greek origin. Like the name Alexander, Alexis derives from the Greek verb: ἀλέξειν, romanized: aléxein, lit. 'defend'. While the name is traditionally male, it has been predominantly given to females in the United States since at least the 1940s, when actress Alexis Smith began appearing in films. It has been among the top 50 most popular names for girls in the United States since 1990.

Surname: Cuevas

Spanish

Cueva de Ágreda, a municipality located in the province of Soria, Castile and León, Spain Cuevas Bajas, a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain Cuevas de Almudén, a town in the province of Teruel, Aragón, Spain Cuevas del Almanzora, a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain Cuevas del Becerro, a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain Cuevas del Valle, a municipality in the province of Ávila, Castile and Le.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alexis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alexis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Alexis Cuevas

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alexis Cuevas:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alexis?
The first name Alexis originates from Greek. Alexis is a given name of Greek origin. Like the name Alexander, Alexis derives from the Greek verb: ἀλέξειν, romanized: aléxein, lit. 'defend'. While the name is traditionally male, it has been predominantly given to females in the United States since at least the 1940s, when actress Alexis Smith began appearing in films. It has been among the top 50 most popular names for girls in the United States since 1990.
When was Alexis most popular?
The name Alexis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cuevas?
The surname Cuevas originates from Spanish. Cueva de Ágreda, a municipality located in the province of Soria, Castile and León, Spain Cuevas Bajas, a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain Cuevas de Almudén, a town in the province of Teruel, Aragón, Spain Cuevas del Almanzora, a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain Cuevas del Becerro, a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain Cuevas del Valle, a municipality in the province of Ávila, Castile and Le.
What are the origins of the name Alexis Cuevas?
The name Alexis Cuevas combines two different traditions: the first name Alexis has Greek roots, while the surname Cuevas originates from Spanish.
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