Rising since 2009, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Xana since 1993
Babies named Xana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Xana is a modern name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1993, making it a relatively recent addition. It reached its peak rank of 5917 in 2025, with an incidence of approximately 1 in every 80,363 newborns. Since 2009, the name has experienced a steady upward trajectory in usage, though it remains uncommon and has not been recorded in any top state lists. The name's etymology is unclear; it may be a creative respelling of Zana or a shortening of Xenia, but no definitive origin has been established. As a modern coinage, Xana carries no strong cultural or historical associations, appealing primarily to parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary-sounding name for their daughters.
The name Xana first appeared in the United States in 1993 and is likely a modern coinage, possibly derived from the name Xenia or created as a variation of Zana. Its usage has been steadily rising since 2009, and it reached its peak rank of 5917 in 2025. The name does not have a well-documented historical or linguistic origin.
Sibling names for Xana
Names that share Xana's style, for a brother or sister.
