Rising since 2017, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Xenovia since 2017
Babies named Xenovia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 84 |
Meaning & origin
Xenovia first entered U.S. naming records in 2017, a modern invention with no established etymology or historical roots. It reached its peak rank of 10,107 in 2019, but by 2025 it had declined slightly while remaining an uncommon choice, given to roughly 1 in 178,585 babies. The name's novelty and resemblance to classical forms like Zenovia may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary-sounding name with a scholarly or sci-fi flair.
Xenovia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2017, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be derived from the Greek element 'xeno' meaning 'foreign, stranger' combined with a feminine suffix '-ia', or inspired by similar-sounding names like Xenobia or Zenovia. No historical or traditional usage has been documented.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Xeno, Novi, Via
Sibling names for Xenovia
Names that share Xenovia's style, for a brother or sister.
