Xianna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly combining the meanings "fair" and "graceful".
Name Census estimates that about 307 living Americans carry the first name Xianna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xianna today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xianna births was 2024 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xianna. 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 Xianna with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
307
~ 1 in 1,116,464 Americans
Peak year
2024
34 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,274
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Xianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xianna from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 124 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
Xianna 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 Xianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Xiannas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Xianna
The name Xianna has its origins rooted in the ancient Chinese language, tracing back to the Han Dynasty, which ruled from 206 BC to 220 AD. It is believed to be derived from the Chinese characters "Xi" and "An," which together signify "peaceful and graceful." This name was commonly used among the noble families and scholars of the time, and its meaning reflected the desired qualities of a refined and cultured individual.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Xianna can be found in the historical records of the Eastern Han Dynasty, where it was mentioned as the name of a renowned poet and calligrapher who lived during the 2nd century AD. Her name, Xianna, was praised for its elegance and was often associated with her exceptional literary works.
During the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), a period renowned for its cultural and artistic achievements, the name Xianna gained further prominence. It was borne by several notable figures, including a celebrated courtier and scholar named Xianna Liu (645-708 AD), who was highly regarded for her knowledge of classical literature and her expertise in various academic disciplines.
As the centuries passed, the name Xianna continued to be favored among the Chinese aristocracy and intellectual circles. In the 12th century, a revered Buddhist monk and philosopher, Xianna Zhang (1092-1176 AD), brought new significance to the name through his influential teachings and writings on spiritual enlightenment.
Further down the historical timeline, the name Xianna crossed cultural boundaries and found its way into other Asian regions. In the 16th century, a Japanese noblewoman named Xianna Takeda (1528-1591 AD) was renowned for her exceptional calligraphy skills and her patronage of the arts.
Another notable figure bearing the name Xianna was a Vietnamese scholar and poet, Xianna Nguyen (1670-1728 AD), who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of her time and was highly respected for her elegant prose and insightful verses.
While the name Xianna has its roots firmly planted in ancient Chinese culture, its enduring appeal and timeless beauty have transcended borders and cultures, making it a name cherished throughout history for its grace, serenity, and intellectual associations.
People
Xianna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xianna 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
Xianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 307 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xianna 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 1,116,464 US residents.
Is Xianna a common name?
We classify Xianna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 310 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Xianna was 2024, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xianna 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 Xianna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xianna 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 Xianna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xianna 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 Xianna 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 have Xianna as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Xianna on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.