Declining since 2022, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Xela since 1995
Babies named Xela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 125 |
| 2020s | 170 |
Meaning & origin
Xela is a modern invention that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995. The name's appeal likely lies in its distinctive 'X' beginning and soft 'lah' ending, echoing trendy names like Zara and Nova. As of 2025, Xela ranked 4,878th in popularity, with an occurrence rate of approximately 1 in 59,528 births. The name saw its highest usage in 2022, but its trajectory has been falling since that peak. Xela remains a rare choice, never entering the top 1,000 names and having no significant regional concentration as it has not appeared in any state's top 1000 names lists. Its similarity to surnames or place names may also contribute to its modern, unattached feel.
Xela is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1995. It appears to be a creative respelling or reversal of names like Alex or Alexa, following a trend of names starting with 'X' for a distinctive sound. The name has seen occasional use since the 1990s, with a peak in popularity in 2022.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Z
Variants: Xala
Sibling names for Xela
Names that share Xela's style, for a brother or sister.
