Xiyah
A feminine name of modern origin, possibly a variation of Zia.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Xiyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xiyah today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xiyah births was 2024 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xiyah. 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 Xiyah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2024
7 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,363
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Xiyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xiyah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 7 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
Xiyah 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 Xiyah 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 Xiyah
The name Xiyah is a relatively modern invention, with no known historical or cultural roots in any specific language or region. It appears to be a creative spelling variation of the more common name Zia or Ziah, which is derived from the Arabic word "zia" meaning light or radiance.
While the exact origin of the name Xiyah is unclear, it may have been inspired by the name Xia, which is a Chinese surname and place name. However, there is no direct etymological connection between Xia and Xiyah.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Xiyah in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This suggests that the name is a relatively modern creation, likely within the past few decades.
Due to its recent emergence, there are very few notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Xiyah. However, here are a few examples of people with this first name:
1. Xiyah Garcia, an American social media influencer and model, known for her fashion and lifestyle content on various platforms.
2. Xiyah Johnson, an American artist and illustrator, known for her vibrant and expressive paintings and drawings.
3. Xiyah Williams, a British singer and songwriter, who has gained popularity on streaming platforms for her soulful and introspective music.
4. Xiyah Khan, a Pakistani-American entrepreneur and technology enthusiast, who has founded several successful tech startups.
5. Xiyah Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American actress and dancer, who has appeared in various television shows and movies in supporting roles.
It's important to note that these examples are based on limited available information, and the name Xiyah remains relatively uncommon, especially in historical contexts.
People
Xiyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xiyah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xiyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xiyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xiyah 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 Xiyah a common name?
We classify Xiyah 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 Xiyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Xiyah was 2024, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xiyah is about 8 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 Xiyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xiyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xiyah 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 Xiyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xiyah 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 Xiyah 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 Xiyah as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Xiyah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.