Xea
A unique feminine name meaning "golden flower" in an invented language.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Xea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xea today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xea births was 2016 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xea. 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 Xea. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2016
7 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2016 SSA rank
#14,250
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Xea: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Xea 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 Xea during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 12 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Xea
The name Xea is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500-2000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "xe'a," which means "to shine" or "to radiate."
In Sumerian mythology, Xea was the name of a minor deity associated with the sun and light. The name was often given to children as a way of invoking the blessing of this deity for a bright and radiant life.
Historically, the earliest recorded instance of the name Xea can be found in a cuneiform tablet from the city of Uruk, dated around 2500 BCE. This tablet contains a list of names, including Xea, which was likely used for record-keeping or administrative purposes.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Xea was a Sumerian priestess who lived in the city of Ur during the 3rd millennium BCE. She was renowned for her devotion to the moon goddess Nanna and her wisdom in interpreting omens and celestial events.
In the 9th century BCE, a scribe named Xea was employed by the Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II. He was responsible for recording the king's military campaigns and achievements on clay tablets, which have provided valuable insights into the history of ancient Assyria.
During the Hellenistic period (323-31 BCE), a Greek philosopher named Xea hailed from the city of Miletus. He was a student of Thales and is credited with introducing the concept of "logos" (reason or logic) into Western philosophy.
In the 2nd century CE, a Roman poet named Xea gained prominence for her lyrical verses celebrating the beauty of nature and the power of love. Her works were widely read and admired during her lifetime, but unfortunately, most of them have been lost to history.
In the 12th century, a Persian mystic and Sufi poet named Xea became renowned for his spiritual poems and teachings on divine love. His works, such as the "Divan-e-Xea," continue to inspire and influence Sufi practitioners to this day.
These examples illustrate the rich and diverse history of the name Xea, spanning various cultures and time periods. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Sumerian civilization, the name has been embraced and adapted by different societies, each imbuing it with their own cultural and historical significance.
People
Xea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xea 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
Xea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xea 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Xea a common name?
We classify Xea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xea most popular?
The single biggest year for Xea was 2016, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xea is about 11 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 Xea in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xea a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xea 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 Xea still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xea 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 Xea 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 named Xea?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.