Meaning and history
Aleksi is a Finnish masculine form of Alexis or Alexander. Both belong to the Greek name family built on alexein, “to defend” or “to help”; Alexander is traditionally interpreted as “defender of men,” while Alexis has the broader sense “defender” or “helper.” The name became established in Finland through European Christian and classical naming traditions. Notable bearers include Finnish musician Aleksi Laiho and Finnish film director Aleksi Salmenperä.
20062006: 5 births, rank #12,055
2007: no US SSA record for this spelling
2008: no US SSA record for this spelling
2009: 7 births, rank #9,864
2010: no US SSA record for this spelling
20112011: no US SSA record for this spelling
2012: 6 births, rank #10,770
2013: 7 births, rank #9,655
2014: 5 births, rank #12,108
2015: no US SSA record for this spelling
20162016: 9 births, rank #8,146
2017: no US SSA record for this spelling
2018: no US SSA record for this spelling
2019: no US SSA record for this spelling
2020: no US SSA record for this spelling
20212021: 7 births, rank #9,714
2022: 5 births, rank #12,330
2023: 10 births, rank #7,738
2024: no US SSA record for this spelling
20252025: 7 births, rank #9,714
In 2025, 7 babies were recorded with the name Aleksi, ranking #9,714 among boys.