Xyliana
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "made of wood".
Name Census estimates that about 66 living Americans carry the first name Xyliana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xyliana today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xyliana births was 2019 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xyliana. 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 Xyliana. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
66
~ 1 in 5,193,248 Americans
Peak year
2019
13 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,145
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Xyliana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xyliana from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 49 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Xyliana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xyliana 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 Xyliana 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 Xyliana
The name Xyliana is a modern invention, with no clear historical or cultural origins. It appears to be a fanciful combination of the Greek prefix "xyl-" meaning wood or forest, and the feminine suffix "-iana" or "-ana." However, there is no evidence of this name being used in ancient Greek, Latin, or other historical cultures.
Despite its lack of ancient roots, the name Xyliana has a pleasing, lyrical quality that may appeal to parents seeking a unique and nature-inspired name for their daughter. The inclusion of the "xyl-" element evokes imagery of trees, woodlands, and the natural world, while the feminine ending gives it a graceful, romantic flair.
While there are no famous historical figures directly associated with the name Xyliana, it bears a resemblance to other names with Greek or Latin roots. For instance, the name Sylvia, derived from the Latin word "silva" meaning forest or woods, shares a similar natural theme. Additionally, the name Juliana, a feminine form of the Roman name Julius, has a comparable "-iana" ending.
In the absence of documented historical references or notable individuals bearing this name, it is difficult to attribute any specific cultural or symbolic significance to Xyliana. It remains a relatively uncommon and modern invention, likely chosen by parents for its unique sound and nature-inspired connotations.
As a recently coined name, Xyliana does not have a rich tapestry of historical figures to draw upon. However, it is worth noting a few individuals with similar-sounding names who have achieved recognition in various fields. These include Xylina Guo, a Chinese-American writer and poet; Xylina McDaniel, an American basketball player; and Xylina Boddie-Townes, an African-American author and educator.
While these individuals do not share the exact name Xyliana, their names' resemblance highlights the growing popularity of unique and unconventional names in modern times. As a new addition to the lexicon of given names, Xyliana represents the creative spirit of contemporary parents seeking to imbue their children with a sense of individuality and connection to the natural world.
People
Xyliana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xyliana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xyliana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xyliana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 66 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xyliana 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 5,193,248 US residents.
Is Xyliana a common name?
We classify Xyliana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 66 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xyliana most popular?
The single biggest year for Xyliana was 2019, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xyliana 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 Xyliana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xyliana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xyliana 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 Xyliana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xyliana 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 Xyliana 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 are called Xyliana?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.