Holding steady, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Xavia since 1982
Babies named Xavia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 168 |
| 2000s | 197 |
| 2010s | 173 |
| 2020s | 207 |
Meaning & origin
Xavia is a modern feminine variant of Xavier, first recorded in the U.S. in 1982. The name has never been common, with a current rank of 4,878 in 2025, meaning about 1 in 59,528 girls receive the name. Its peak popularity occurred in 2023, suggesting a recent but modest uptick in interest. The trajectory has been stable, with no dramatic swings. Xavia's sound aligns with other trending -ia endings, but its rarity gives it a distinctive feel. The name has no strong regional association in the U.S., as it has not appeared in any top state lists.
Xavia is a modern feminine name, likely derived from the Basque surname Xavier, which itself comes from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning 'new house'. The name Xavier gained prominence through the Spanish Jesuit missionary Saint Francis Xavier. Xavia emerged as a variant, possibly influenced by the fashion for names ending in -ia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Xavi, Via, Ava
Sibling names for Xavia
Names that share Xavia's style, for a brother or sister.
