Declining since 2017, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Ksenia since 1955
Babies named Ksenia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 156 |
| 2010s | 227 |
| 2020s | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Ksenia, the Slavic form of the Greek Xenia, has appeared on U.S. records since 1955. Its peak year was 2016, when the name achieved its highest rank (6,325), but it has been in a downward trajectory since 2017. Currently, about 1 in every 89,293 newborns is named Ksenia, making it a rare but recognized choice. The name is strongly associated with Russian and Eastern European heritage, though its Greek roots reflect a classical concept of hospitality. Given its relative rarity in the United States compared to its popularity in Russia and Ukraine, Ksenia offers a distinct alternative to more common -ia endings.
Ksenia is a Russian and Slavic form of the Greek name Xenia, derived from xenia (hospitality, a welcoming of strangers). The name appears in Greek mythology related to the concept of guest-friendship and was borne by early Christian saints. It gained popularity in Russia and other Slavic countries, often associated with Saint Xenia of Saint Petersburg.
“Ksenia” around the world
Where Ksenia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ksenya, Ksyusha, Sanya
Sibling names for Ksenia
Names that share Ksenia's style, for a brother or sister.
