Find out how popular the first name Xiolani has been for the last 1 years (from 2023 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Xiolani by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Xiolani is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Xiolani.

The history of the first name Xiolani

The name Xiolani is believed to have originated from the Nahuatl language, which was spoken by the Aztecs and other Nahua peoples of central Mexico. The name is thought to be derived from the Nahuatl words "xiuh" meaning "turquoise" and "lanitzin" meaning "little one" or "precious one."

In ancient Aztec culture, turquoise was a highly revered gemstone associated with wealth, power, and spiritual significance. The combination of "xiuh" and "lanitzin" suggests that Xiolani may have been a name bestowed upon a child who was considered precious or cherished, perhaps born into a noble or wealthy family.

While there are no direct references to the name Xiolani in surviving Aztec codices or historical records, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the pre-Columbian era, suggesting that it may have been in use among the Nahua peoples before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Xiolani can be found in the 17th century, when a Nahua woman by that name was mentioned in a Spanish colonial document from the region of Puebla, Mexico. This document provides evidence that the name was still in use among indigenous communities during the colonial period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Xiolani:

1. Xiolani Cuauhtémoc (c. 1520 - 1565), a Nahua noble and military leader who led a rebellion against Spanish colonial rule in central Mexico.
2. Xiolani Ixtlilxochitl (1568 - 1648), a Nahua historian and chronicler who documented the history and culture of his people in writings such as the "Relaciones" and the "Historia chichimeca."
3. Xiolani Nezahualcoyotl (1402 - 1472), a renowned philosopher, poet, and ruler of the city-state of Texcoco, renowned for his promotion of arts, sciences, and good governance.
4. Xiolani Tezozomoc (fl. 1598), a Nahua nobleman and chronicler who authored the "Crónica mexicana," an important historical account of the Aztec empire and the Spanish conquest.
5. Xiolani Chimalpopoca (fl. 1430), a Nahua poet and philosopher whose works were preserved in the "Codex Chimalpopoca," a valuable source on Aztec culture and beliefs.

It is worth noting that while the name Xiolani has its roots in Nahuatl and Aztec culture, it has since been adopted and adapted by various Indigenous and Hispanic communities throughout Mexico and Central America, with variations in spelling and pronunciation.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Xiolani was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Xiolani, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!