Declining since 2022, #2,895 for girls today.
Popularity of Xenia since 1894
Babies named Xenia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 16 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 69 |
| 1920s | 55 |
| 1930s | 46 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 51 |
| 1960s | 94 |
| 1970s | 196 |
| 1980s | 369 |
| 1990s | 608 |
| 2000s | 481 |
| 2010s | 555 |
| 2020s | 363 |
Meaning & origin
Xenia, a name drawn from the Ancient Greek concept of hospitality and guest-friendship, has seen modest but enduring use in the United States since it was first recorded in 1894. Its recent rank of 2895 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 27,712 children given the name, reflects a steady but rare presence. The name experienced its peak popularity in 2023, after which it has been gradually falling in use. It has been most favored in California and Texas. Xenia's distinctive sound and classical roots give it an elegant, cross-cultural appeal without ever entering the mainstream.
Xenia derives from the Ancient Greek word 'xenia' (ξενία), meaning hospitality, guest-friendship, or a gift given to a guest. In ancient Greek society, xenia was a sacred moral concept of generous reciprocity between host and guest. The name has been used in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, occasionally appearing in literature and gaining moderate but steady use.
Where Xenia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zee, Xena, Nia
Sibling names for Xenia
Names that share Xenia's style, for a brother or sister.
