Alix
Literal root meaning: “noble + character”
About the name Alix
Alix is a girl name with Proto-Germanic roots, literally “noble + character”. It is related to Alice, which is where the meaning comes from.
It has a unique, short & sweet feel. In 2025, Alix ranked #5247 for girls in the US, with 24 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1993. Since 2000, 72% of US babies named Alix were girls.
Etymology
A French form of Alice, which comes from Proto-Germanic, meaning “noble” + “character”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Alix”, “Alice”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #5247
- In 2015
- #3994
- Babies in 2025
- 24
Popularity of Alix, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Nicknames for Alix
Alix is already short and sweet, so it doesn't usually get a nickname.
Names similar to Alix
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.