Rising since 1996, #3,389 for girls today.
Popularity of Xaria since 1996
Babies named Xaria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 322 |
| 2010s | 350 |
| 2020s | 289 |
Meaning & origin
Xaria first entered the U.S. baby name record in 1996, a relatively recent addition to the American name pool. Despite its late start, the name has seen a steady upward trajectory, peaking in 2023. By 2025, it ranked 3,389 overall, with a 1-in-35,717 frequency among newborn girls. The name is most popular in Texas, one of the top states for modern and inventive names. Xaria's appeal lies in its phonetic similarity to trending names like Zaria and Aria, while the distinctive "X" gives it a sleek, contemporary feel. Its exact origins are unknown, but it fits comfortably within the modern invented category, shaped by fashionable sounds and spelling preferences of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Xaria first appeared in the United States in the mid-1990s, likely as a modern coinage influenced by the fashionable 'x' initial and the popular '-ia' suffix. It may also be a variant of Zaria, itself a recent invention possibly derived from Zara or inspired by the Nigerian city Zaria. The name has no established root meaning and is primarily a 21st-century creation.
Where Xaria is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Xari, Aria, Ria
Variants: Zaria
Sibling names for Xaria
Names that share Xaria's style, for a brother or sister.
