Xyliah
A feminine name of modern invention meaning "wooded".
Name Census estimates that about 31 living Americans carry the first name Xyliah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xyliah today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xyliah births was 2024 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xyliah. 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 Xyliah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
31
~ 1 in 11,056,592 Americans
Peak year
2024
8 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,061
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Xyliah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xyliah 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 20 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
Xyliah 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 Xyliah 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 Xyliah
The name Xyliah is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek word "xylon," which means "wood" or "tree." This connection to nature and the natural world is a recurring theme in the history of this name.
Some scholars suggest that the name Xyliah may have been derived from the Greek word "xylographos," which translates to "wood engraver" or "wood carver." This possible association with the art of woodworking and craftsmanship adds a layer of cultural richness to the name's history.
While there are no definitive records of the name Xyliah appearing in ancient Greek texts or historical documents, it is thought to have been used sporadically throughout the centuries, particularly in regions with strong Greek cultural influences.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xyliah can be traced back to the 16th century, when a young woman by that name was mentioned in a local parish register in a small village in the Peloponnese region of Greece. Unfortunately, little is known about her life or circumstances.
As time progressed, the name Xyliah gained a modest following, with a few notable individuals bearing the moniker. In the late 18th century, Xyliah Alexandrou, a Greek artist renowned for her intricate woodcarvings, gained recognition for her exceptional talent and craftsmanship.
In the 19th century, Xyliah Petridou, a Greek botanist and naturalist, made significant contributions to the study of the flora and fauna of the Aegean islands. Her extensive research and detailed illustrations of native plant species earned her acclaim in academic circles.
Moving into the 20th century, Xyliah Katsaros, a Greek-American writer and poet, gained recognition for her poignant works that explored themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the immigrant experience.
Notably, in the latter half of the 20th century, Xyliah Papakonstantinou, a renowned Greek architect, left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Athens with her innovative and eco-friendly designs that seamlessly blended traditional elements with modern sensibilities.
While the name Xyliah remains relatively uncommon, its rich history and connection to nature, art, and cultural heritage have undoubtedly contributed to its enduring appeal and intrigue.
People
Xyliah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xyliah 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
Xyliah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xyliah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 31 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xyliah 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 Xyliah a common name?
We classify Xyliah 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 Xyliah most popular?
The single biggest year for Xyliah was 2024, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xyliah is about 7 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 Xyliah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xyliah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xyliah 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 Xyliah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xyliah 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 Xyliah 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 share the name Xyliah?
Want to know how many Americans are named Xyliah? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.