Xari
A Scandinavian variant of the Persian name Zarah meaning "golden" or "splendor".
Name Census estimates that about 42 living Americans carry the first name Xari. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xari today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xari births was 2020 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xari. 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 Xari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
42
~ 1 in 8,160,818 Americans
Peak year
2020
12 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,354
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Xari: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Xari 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 Xari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 42 | 42 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Xari
The name Xari is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq, around 3500-3000 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian word "xar," meaning "to shine" or "to radiate," suggesting that the name may have been given to those who were considered to possess a bright or radiant personality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xari can be found in the Sumerian cuneiform tablets, which date back to the 3rd millennium BCE. These tablets were used for record-keeping and documenting various aspects of life, including names and genealogies. While the exact meaning and significance of the name during this time period are not entirely clear, its presence in these ancient texts suggests that it held cultural significance.
In the later centuries, the name Xari appeared in various ancient texts and inscriptions, although its usage was relatively limited. One notable reference can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known literary works in human history, dating back to around 2100 BCE. In this epic, a character named Xari is mentioned, although their role and significance are not well-documented.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Xari, although their exact years of birth and death are often difficult to pinpoint due to the scarcity of records from ancient times.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Xari was a Sumerian priestess who lived during the 3rd millennium BCE. Her name was recorded on a cuneiform tablet, which detailed her role in religious ceremonies and rituals.
Another notable figure was Xari, a Babylonian scholar and astronomer who lived during the 7th century BCE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the study of astronomy and the development of the Babylonian calendar system.
In the realm of art, there was Xari, an Assyrian sculptor who lived around the 8th century BCE. Several of his intricate stone carvings and reliefs adorned the walls of ancient Assyrian palaces and temples, showcasing his exceptional talent and skill.
During the 5th century BCE, there was Xari, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who studied under Plato and was known for his work on the theory of proportions and geometry.
In the field of medicine, Xari was the name of a renowned Persian physician who lived during the 9th century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of herbal remedies and the treatment of various ailments.
It is important to note that due to the significant passage of time and the limitations of historical records, the details and accuracy of some of these individuals' lives may be subject to interpretation and debate among scholars and historians.
People
Xari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 42 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xari 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 8,160,818 US residents.
Is Xari a common name?
We classify Xari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 42 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xari most popular?
The single biggest year for Xari was 2020, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xari is about 4 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 Xari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xari a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xari 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 Xari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xari 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 Xari 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 share the name Xari?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.