Xeniyah
A unique feminine name with mysterious Greek roots.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Xeniyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xeniyah today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xeniyah births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xeniyah. 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 Xeniyah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,518
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Xeniyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xeniyah 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 10 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
Xeniyah 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 Xeniyah 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 Xeniyah
The given name Xeniyah is a modern, invented name with no clear linguistic or cultural origin. It appears to be a variation or combination of the names Xenia and Niah, which have separate roots and meanings.
Xenia is a Greek name derived from the word "xenos," meaning "stranger" or "guest." In ancient Greek mythology, Xenia was the personification of hospitality and the goddess who protected strangers and guests. The name Xenia has been used throughout history, particularly in Eastern European countries influenced by Greek culture and the Orthodox Christian faith.
Niah, on the other hand, is a name of uncertain origin, but it is speculated to be derived from the Arabic word "Niyah," meaning "intention" or "purpose." It may also have roots in African languages, such as the Bantu language group, where names like Nia or Niya are common.
While the specific origins of the name Xeniyah are unclear, it is possible that it was created by combining elements of Xenia and Niah, resulting in a unique and modern name with a mixture of Greek and potentially Arabic or African influences.
It is worth noting that there are no recorded historical figures or prominent individuals named Xeniyah from ancient times or before the 20th century. This name appears to be a relatively recent creation, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century.
However, there are a few notable people who bear the name Xeniyah in modern times:
1. Xeniyah Bakas, an American fashion model and social media influencer born in the late 1990s.
2. Xeniyah Lewis, an American high school basketball player from Arkansas, born in the early 2000s.
3. Xeniyah Miller, an American track and field athlete and sprinter from Georgia, born in the late 1990s.
4. Xeniyah Brock, an American high school basketball player from Illinois, born in the early 2000s.
5. Xeniyah Jackson, an American high school basketball player from Texas, born in the early 2000s.
While the name Xeniyah is a modern invention without a clear historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. Its unique blend of potential Greek, Arabic, and African influences has made it an intriguing choice for parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their children.
People
Xeniyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xeniyah 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
Xeniyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xeniyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xeniyah 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Xeniyah a common name?
We classify Xeniyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xeniyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Xeniyah was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xeniyah is about 6 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 Xeniyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xeniyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xeniyah 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 Xeniyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xeniyah 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 Xeniyah 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 Xeniyah?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.