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Xaria

Feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.

Name Census estimates that about 952 living Americans carry the first name Xaria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xaria today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xaria births was 2023 (59 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Xaria. 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.

People living today

952

~ 1 in 360,036 Americans

Peak year

2023

59 babies that year

Average age

13

years old

2024 SSA rank

#3,007

Tracked since 1996

Popularity

Xaria: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Xaria from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 350 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Xaria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.

Babies born per year

01530445920002005201020152020

Decades

Xaria 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 Xaria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s04646
2000s0322322
2010s0350350
2020s0244244

Geography

Where Xarias live

The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Xaria, while Michigan, New York, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 32 registrations each.

Origin

Meaning and history of Xaria

The name Xaria is believed to have its origins in the ancient Hellenic world, specifically in the region of Arcadia in the Peloponnese peninsula of Greece. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "xaris," which means "grace" or "favor." The earliest known recorded use of the name dates back to the 5th century BCE.

One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Xaria was a Greek poet and musician who lived in the late 5th century BCE. Her works, though largely lost to time, were celebrated in her day for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth.

In the 3rd century BCE, a philosopher named Xaria hailing from the city of Corinth was renowned for her teachings on ethics and virtue. Her writings, sadly, have not survived to modern times, but her influence on the intellectual circles of her era was significant.

During the Byzantine era, a notable figure named Xaria rose to prominence as a skilled diplomat and negotiator. She played a crucial role in brokering peace treaties and resolving conflicts between warring factions in the 11th century CE.

In the 14th century, a renowned physician and scholar named Xaria made significant contributions to the field of medicine. Her treatises on anatomy and herbal remedies were widely studied and referenced by her contemporaries and subsequent generations of medical practitioners.

Another notable figure bearing the name Xaria was a celebrated painter who lived in Renaissance Italy during the 16th century. Her vibrant frescoes adorned the walls of several churches and palaces, showcasing her mastery of color and composition.

While the name Xaria may not be among the most common given names today, its rich historical legacy spans centuries and cultures, reflecting the diverse and multifaceted nature of the individuals who have borne it throughout the ages.

People

Xaria + last name combinations

How many people share a full name with Xaria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.

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FAQ

Xaria: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Xaria?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 952 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xaria 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 360,036 US residents.

Is Xaria a common name?

We classify Xaria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 962 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Xaria most popular?

The single biggest year for Xaria was 2023, when 59 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xaria is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Xaria a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xaria 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.

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.

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