Declining since 2022, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Xayah since 2017
Babies named Xayah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 113 |
Meaning & origin
Xayah is a very recent addition to American baby names, first recorded in 2017. It saw a peak in popularity in 2023, but has since been falling, with its rank in 2025 at 7,885 and a one-in-123,636 birth frequency. The name's spelling with an initial 'X' sets it apart, aligning with a trend of distinctive, modern-sounding names. Its absence from the top states data suggests it remains relatively uncommon across the country.
Xayah first appeared in the United States in 2017. It follows a pattern of names starting with 'X' (such as Ximena and Xavier) combined with the popular '-ayah' suffix found in names like Maya and Aaliyah. The name has no known roots in any ancient language or culture and is considered a modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Xay
Sibling names for Xayah
Names that share Xayah's style, for a brother or sister.
