Alexis Lukas

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexis Lukas — defender
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexis Lukas 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 Lukas: Lukas is a form of the Greek name Λουκάς, which is Romanized as Loukas, or Luke, or Lucas. Lukáš, lists people with this Czech and Slovak name or surname As a surname Aino-Eevi Lukas (1930–2019), Estonian equestrian, lawyer and politician. D. Wayne Lukas (born 1935), American horse racing trainer Florian Lukas (born 1973), German actor György Lukács (1885–1971), Hungarian philosopher Ingrid Lukas (born 1984), Estonian singer-songwriter, pianist and bandleader J. 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: Lukas

Greek

Lukas is a form of the Greek name Λουκάς, which is Romanized as Loukas, or Luke, or Lucas. Lukáš, lists people with this Czech and Slovak name or surname As a surname Aino-Eevi Lukas (1930–2019), Estonian equestrian, lawyer and politician. D. Wayne Lukas (born 1935), American horse racing trainer Florian Lukas (born 1973), German actor György Lukács (1885–1971), Hungarian philosopher Ingrid Lukas (born 1984), Estonian singer-songwriter, pianist and bandleader J.

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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 Lukas

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 Lukas:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Lukas?
The surname Lukas originates from Greek. Lukas is a form of the Greek name Λουκάς, which is Romanized as Loukas, or Luke, or Lucas. Lukáš, lists people with this Czech and Slovak name or surname As a surname Aino-Eevi Lukas (1930–2019), Estonian equestrian, lawyer and politician. D. Wayne Lukas (born 1935), American horse racing trainer Florian Lukas (born 1973), German actor György Lukács (1885–1971), Hungarian philosopher Ingrid Lukas (born 1984), Estonian singer-songwriter, pianist and bandleader J.
How common is the surname Lukas?
The surname Lukas is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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