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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Xenia — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Xendaya|Xeniah
GreekGirl↓ Fading

Xenia

ZEE-nee-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#3374
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#3374
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 18
Peak rank
#2413 in 2023
5yr change
-961 ranks
Birth frequency
1.3 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3374 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Xenia

Popularity score: 18  ·  SSA Rank: #3374

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-961 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
7 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend32

Less popular now than in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
GreekClassicGirl3-syllableAncient virtueVirtue nameRarePhilosophicalHospitable
Character
gracious hospitalitygenerous spiritwelcoming naturewarm kindness
STRONG
High confidence

Xenia is a Greek girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3374 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -961 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3374 · very rare
Xenia at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek xenia meaning 'hospitality' or 'welcoming'. In ancient Greek culture, xenia was a concept of generous hospitality shown to travelers and guests.
Language root:Ancient Greek
Peak rank:#2413 in 2023
5yr change:-961 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Xenia Seeberg
German actress
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Xenia · Overview
Summary

Xenia is a Greek girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3374 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Meaningful character
Xenia carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 961 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
xenia.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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