Xiaire
A modern invented name with no definite meaning assigned to it.
Name Census estimates that about 31 living Americans carry the first name Xiaire. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xiaire today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xiaire births was 2022 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xiaire. 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 Xiaire. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
31
~ 1 in 11,056,592 Americans
Peak year
2022
12 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,836
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Xiaire: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Xiaire 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 Xiaire 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 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Xiaire
The name Xiaire is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language, dating back to the classical period of ancient Greece, roughly between the 5th and 4th centuries BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "xiaron," which means "bright" or "radiant." The name was likely used to describe a person with a luminous or vibrant personality or perhaps one with a fair complexion.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Xiaire can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. In his work "The Republic," Plato mentions a character named Xiaire, although little is known about the specific context or significance of this reference.
Throughout the centuries, the name Xiaire has been borne by various individuals of note. One of the earliest was Xiaire of Ephesus, a renowned Greek sculptor who lived in the 4th century BCE. His most famous work was a larger-than-life statue of the goddess Artemis, which was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
In the 2nd century CE, there was a Roman philosopher named Xiaire who was known for his teachings on stoicism and ethics. He is believed to have been a student of the famous stoic philosopher Epictetus.
During the Byzantine Empire, a notable figure named Xiaire served as the Archbishop of Constantinople in the 6th century CE. He is remembered for his efforts to promote unity within the Christian church and his writings on theology.
In the 12th century, a French nobleman named Xiaire de Montfort played a prominent role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics in southern France.
Another significant bearer of the name was Xiaire Borgia, a member of the powerful Borgia family in Renaissance Italy. Born in 1475, she was known for her intelligence and political acumen, serving as a trusted advisor to her brother, Pope Alexander VI.
It is important to note that while these historical figures provide glimpses into the use of the name Xiaire, its overall prevalence and popularity throughout history remain relatively obscure. Nevertheless, the name's Greek roots and its connotations of brightness and radiance have endured, making it a unique and intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Xiaire + last name combinations
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FAQ
Xiaire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xiaire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 31 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xiaire 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 11,056,592 US residents.
Is Xiaire a common name?
We classify Xiaire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 31 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xiaire most popular?
The single biggest year for Xiaire was 2022, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xiaire 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 Xiaire in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xiaire a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xiaire in the SSA data are male. 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 Xiaire still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xiaire 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 Xiaire 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 Americans are named Xiaire?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.