Xania
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "hospitable" or "welcoming".
Name Census estimates that about 59 living Americans carry the first name Xania. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xania today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xania births was 2006 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xania. 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 Xania. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
59
~ 1 in 5,809,396 Americans
Peak year
2006
8 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,118
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Xania: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xania from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 29 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xania 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 Xania 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 Xania
The name Xania is of Greek origin, derived from the ancient Greek name Xanthe, meaning "fair-haired" or "blonde." This name was popular in ancient Greece and was often used to describe the goddess Aphrodite, who was known for her golden locks.
The name Xania can be traced back to the 5th century BC, where it appears in several ancient Greek texts and inscriptions. One notable example is the Athenian playwright Aristophanes, who mentioned the name in his comedic play "The Clouds."
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Xania. In the 4th century BC, Xania of Thessaly was a renowned philosopher and mathematician, known for her contributions to the field of geometry.
During the Byzantine era, Xania Komnene was a princess of the Komnenian dynasty, born in 1083. She was known for her intelligence and literary skills, and wrote several works on history and philosophy.
In the 19th century, Xania Mavromichali was a Greek revolutionary and heroine of the Greek War of Independence. Born in 1800, she fought alongside her husband and brothers against the Ottoman Empire, and her bravery and sacrifices were celebrated throughout Greece.
Another notable figure was Xania Maidou, a Greek actress born in 1936. She was a prominent figure in the Greek theater scene and appeared in numerous productions, earning critical acclaim for her performances.
In the 20th century, Xania Kapodistria was a Greek politician and diplomat, born in 1919. She served as a member of the Greek Parliament and was actively involved in promoting women's rights and social welfare initiatives.
While the name Xania has its roots in ancient Greece, it has since spread to other cultures and languages, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its connection to the concept of fair-haired beauty and its rich historical legacy continue to make it a captivating and meaningful name choice.
People
Xania + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xania as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
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Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xania: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xania?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 59 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xania 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 5,809,396 US residents.
Is Xania a common name?
We classify Xania as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 60 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xania most popular?
The single biggest year for Xania was 2006, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xania is about 16 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 Xania in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xania a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xania 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 Xania still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xania 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 Xania 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 Americans are named Xania?
See how many Americans are named Xania on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.