Ksenia Girl

Popularity: #930 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKSEH-nee-uh / /ˈksɛ.ni.ə/

Greek; Slavic

Meaning

Greek: pure; Slavic: praise

Historical & Cultural Background

Ksenia is derived from the Greek name Xenia, which means 'hospitality' or 'foreigner'. In Slavic cultures, it is often associated with the meaning of 'praise'. The name has been popular in various Eastern European countries, particularly Russia. It has historical significance due to its association with saints and notable figures in Slavic history.

Trend Summary

Ksenia has seen moderate popularity in the U.S. but remains more common in Eastern Europe.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ksenya
  • Xenia

International Variants

  • Xénia (Hungarian)
  • Ksenija (Serbian)
  • Ksenya (Russian)

Famous people named Ksenia

Ksenia Sobchak is a Russian television personality and political activist known for her work in media and politics.

Ksenia Rappoport is an acclaimed Russian actress recognized for her performances in both film and theater.

Ksenia Sitnik is a Belarusian singer who gained fame after winning the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2005.

Ksenia Tsaritsyna is a Russian model and actress known for her work in fashion and film.

Fictional characters named Ksenia

Ksenia is a character in the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt', known for her role in the game's narrative.

Ksenia is a character in the novel 'The Last Tsar', representing the historical context of the Russian Empire.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ksenia was first seen in the United States in 1955. Ksenia has ranked as high as #1389 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Ksenia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ksenia (2018)

StateBirthsShare
FL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19556
19665
19845
19876
19926
19936
19955
19977
199811
19998
20007
20018
200215
200314
200414
200516
200616
200718
200824
200924
201020
201125
201219
201318
201421
201519
201634
201728
201825
201918
202019
202113
20226
202313
202420