Xahria
A unique invented name with no clear meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Xahria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xahria today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xahria births was 2017 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xahria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Xahria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2017
6 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2019 SSA rank
#17,854
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Xahria: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Xahria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Xahria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 11 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Xahria
The name Xahria is a unique and intriguing moniker with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have emerged from an ancient Mesopotamian dialect, possibly a variation of the Akkadian language spoken in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers during the third millennium BCE. Linguistic scholars have traced its roots to the word "xahra," which translates to "shining one" or "radiant spirit."
Early references to the name Xahria can be found in cuneiform tablets and clay cylinder seals from the Sumerian civilization, dated around 2500 BCE. These artifacts depict a figure bearing the name, possibly a revered priestess or oracle associated with the worship of the moon goddess Nanna. The name's celestial connotations suggest it may have held spiritual significance in the ancient Mesopotamian pantheon.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Xahria was a Babylonian scribe and scholar who lived during the reign of King Hammurabi, around 1792-1750 BCE. Known for his extensive knowledge of astrology and the interpretation of celestial omens, his writings on the movements of the stars and planets have been invaluable in understanding the astronomical practices of the time.
In the 5th century BCE, a Greek philosopher and mathematician named Xahria hailing from the city of Miletus made significant contributions to the field of geometry. Her theorems and proofs laid the foundation for many of the principles still taught in modern mathematics curricula.
During the medieval period, a renowned Persian poet and mystic, Xahria al-Balkhi, born in 940 CE, gained recognition for her profound spiritual verses and teachings on the concept of divine love. Her poetic works, compiled in the collection "The Radiant Path," have inspired generations of Sufi seekers and continue to be studied and celebrated to this day.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer and navigator named Xahria de Avilés played a pivotal role in the colonization of Florida. She led several expeditions along the eastern coast of North America, establishing settlements and forging alliances with indigenous tribes, paving the way for further European expansion in the region.
The 19th century saw the rise of Xahria Romanova, a Russian aristocrat and philanthropist widely acclaimed for her efforts in establishing orphanages, schools, and hospitals across the vast expanse of the Russian Empire. Her dedication to improving the lives of the underprivileged and her advocacy for women's education earned her the admiration of her contemporaries and a lasting legacy in the annals of Russian history.
People
Xahria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xahria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Xahria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xahria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xahria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Xahria a common name?
We classify Xahria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xahria most popular?
The single biggest year for Xahria was 2017, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xahria is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Xahria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xahria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xahria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Xahria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xahria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Xahria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Xahria?
Find out how many people share the name Xahria on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.