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Xcaret

SHKAH-ret · Little inlet or cove; also the name of a Mayan archaeological site and eco-park in Mexico.

Peak popularity
2007
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Xcaret since 2000

Babies named Xcaret per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4711200020102020Most births 2007Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s55
2010s42
2020s8

Meaning & origin

Xcaret is a modern name of Mayan origin, first recorded in the United States in the year 2000. It never entered the top 1000 names, with its peak usage occurring in 2007. The name is primarily given to girls and is considered a stable but rare choice. Its usage has been largely steady since the 2000s, though it remains uncommon enough that it has not been associated with any particular state. Xcaret's appeal lies in its exotic sound and connection to nature and heritage, making it a distinctive option for parents seeking a unique name.

Xcaret is a place name of Mayan origin, referring to a small inlet on the Caribbean coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. The name gained popularity in the United States after the 1990s, likely influenced by the well-known Xcaret eco-archaeological park in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Its use as a given name reflects a trend of adopting exotic-sounding, place-inspired names.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: X, Carey

Variants: Xcarett, Scaret

Sibling names for Xcaret

Names that share Xcaret's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Xcaret mean?
Xcaret is a Mayan place name meaning 'little inlet' or 'cove,' and it is also the name of a famous archaeological site and eco-park in Mexico.
Is Xcaret currently a popular name?
Xcaret first appeared in U.S. birth records in the year 2000, but it has never ranked in the top 1000. It peaked in 2007 and has remained in steady but low usage since then.
Is Xcaret a boy or girl name?
Xcaret is almost exclusively used as a girl's name, likely influenced by its soft sound and the popularity of similar exotic names.