Xaira
An invented name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Xaira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xaira today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xaira births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xaira. 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 Xaira. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2022 SSA rank
#17,619
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Xaira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xaira from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xaira 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 Xaira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Xaira
The name Xaira is believed to have originated from the Greek language, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "khairo," which means "to rejoice" or "to be glad." The name's etymology suggests a connection to joy, happiness, and celebration.
In the early years of Christianity, the name Xaira was occasionally used as a feminine form of the Greek name Kharis, which means "grace" or "favor." It was less commonly seen in ancient texts compared to its masculine counterpart, Kharon, but there are records of it being used in some regions of the Byzantine Empire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xaira can be found in a 5th-century Byzantine manuscript, where it was used to refer to a woman who was celebrated for her charitable works and devotion to her faith. However, the details surrounding this individual are scant, and little is known about her life beyond this brief mention.
In the 9th century, a notable figure named Xaira of Constantinople was a prominent Byzantine scholar and philosopher. She was known for her contributions to the field of rhetoric and her efforts in preserving ancient Greek texts. Sadly, much of her written work has been lost over time, but her legacy as an intellectual pioneer of her era remains.
During the Renaissance period, the name Xaira gained some popularity among the nobility in certain parts of Europe. One notable bearer was Xaira de' Medici, a member of the influential Medici family in Florence, Italy. Born in 1472, she was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of Renaissance artists and scholars.
In the 19th century, a Russian noblewoman named Xaira Volkonskaya gained recognition for her involvement in the Decembrist Revolt against the Tsar. Born in 1806, she accompanied her husband into exile in Siberia and became a symbol of loyalty and sacrifice for the cause of political reform.
While the name Xaira has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience.
People
Xaira + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xaira as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xaira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xaira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xaira 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 Xaira a common name?
We classify Xaira 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 Xaira most popular?
The single biggest year for Xaira was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xaira is about 12 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 Xaira in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xaira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xaira 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 Xaira still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xaira 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 Xaira 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 called Xaira?
You can see how many Americans are named Xaira on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.