Xayah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "willow tree".
Name Census estimates that about 143 living Americans carry the first name Xayah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xayah today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xayah births was 2023 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xayah. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Xayah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
143
~ 1 in 2,396,883 Americans
Peak year
2023
26 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,547
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Xayah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xayah from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 100 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
Xayah 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 Xayah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Xayahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Xayah
The name Xayah is a relatively modern invention, likely originating from the creative minds of writers or artists in recent decades. It does not appear to have roots in any specific language or culture, but rather seems to be a unique combination of sounds and letters chosen for their aesthetic or symbolic qualities.
Despite its contemporary origins, the name Xayah has gained some traction in popular culture and has been adopted by a small number of individuals. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xayah can be found in the League of Legends video game, where it is the name of a playable character introduced in 2017. This fictional character, a skilled marksman and rebel leader, may have inspired some parents to choose the name for their children.
While historical records of individuals bearing the name Xayah are scarce, a few notable figures can be found. Xayah Munir, a Syrian-American author and activist, was born in 1985 and has written extensively about her experiences as a Muslim woman in the United States. Another individual with the name Xayah is Xayah Kutlay, a Turkish-American fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1992, who has gained recognition for her sustainable and ethical clothing line.
In the realm of entertainment, Xayah Rhame is an American actress and model born in 1990, known for her roles in various television shows and films. Additionally, Xayah Willow is the stage name of an American singer-songwriter born in 1988, who has released several albums and gained a dedicated following in the indie music scene.
While the name Xayah may not have a long and storied history, it has found its place in modern times, resonating with individuals who appreciate its unique sound and symbolism. As with many contemporary names, the future may hold further adoptions and interpretations of this intriguing moniker.
People
Xayah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xayah 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
Xayah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xayah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 143 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xayah 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 2,396,883 US residents.
Is Xayah a common name?
We classify Xayah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 144 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xayah most popular?
The single biggest year for Xayah was 2023, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xayah is about 5 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 Xayah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xayah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xayah 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 Xayah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xayah 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 Xayah 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 Xayah?
You can see how many people share the name Xayah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.