Declining since 2014.
Popularity of Xabi since 2009
Babies named Xabi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Xabi is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 2009 and appearing only sporadically since. Its peak year was 2010, and it has been on a declining trajectory since 2014. With no rank in the top 1000 and a 1-in-N statistic that is too high to calculate meaningfully, Xabi remains an uncommon choice. The name is almost exclusively found in families with Basque heritage or strong ties to Spanish football culture, where it is recognized as a diminutive of Xabier. Its top states are an empty list, indicating no regional concentration in U.S. births. Despite its rarity, Xabi carries a modern, sporty flair through its association with athlete Xabi Alonso.
Xabi is a short form of Xabier, the Basque equivalent of Xavier. The name Xavier derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'new house'. Xabi emerged as an independent given name in the late 20th century, popularized by Spanish footballer Xabi Alonso. Its use outside the Basque Country remains rare but distinctive.
“Xabi” around the world
Where Xabi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Xabi
Names that share Xabi's style, for a brother or sister.
