Xenia Girl

Popularity: #903 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Greek; Slavic

Meaning

Greek: hospitable; Slavic: foreigner

Historical & Cultural Background

Xenia is derived from the Greek word 'xenos,' meaning 'stranger' or 'foreigner.' In ancient Greece, the term was associated with the concept of hospitality, which was a significant cultural value. The name has also been adopted in various Slavic countries, where it retains similar meanings. It has been used in literature and art, symbolizing warmth and welcome.

Trend Summary

Xenia has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

Zinnia, Cecilia, Elena, Selena, Livia, Alina, Kira, Tessa, Mina

Variants

  • Xen
  • Xeniah

International Variants

  • Xénia (Hungarian)
  • Xénie (French)
  • Ksenia (Russian)

Famous people named Xenia

Xenia Onatopp is a fictional character from the James Bond film 'GoldenEye,' known for her deadly charm and skills.

Xenia Tchoumitcheva is a Russian-Swiss model and actress, recognized for her work in fashion and media.

Xenia Rubinos is an American singer-songwriter known for her eclectic musical style and powerful performances.

Xenia Deli is a Moldovan model and actress, noted for her appearances in various international fashion campaigns.

Fictional characters named Xenia

Xenia is a character in the video game 'GoldenEye 007,' serving as an antagonist.

Xenia is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for her quirky personality.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Xenia was first seen in the United States in 1894. Xenia has ranked as high as #1318 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Arizona, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Xenia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

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Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Xenia (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 6
55%
CA 5
45%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18946
18955
18975
19127
19135
19148
19158
191610
191712
19189
191910
19205
19217
19239
19255
19265
19276
19287
192911
193013
19315
19326
19335
19347
19355
19395
19415
19455
19466
19476
19486
19496
19509
195211
19545
19557
19568
195911
19608
19617
196211
19635
196411
19657
196613
19676
196816
196910
197016
197115
197215
197312
197425
197518
197617
197724
197833
197921
198023
198122
198226
198315
198428
198539
198634
198754
198864
198964
199068
199162
199254
199343
199468
199562
199671
199768
199860
199952
200049
200139
200251
200342
200457
200550
200659
200745
200844
200945
201047
201174
201253
201357
201435
201561
201654
201753
201854
201967
202054
202153
202275
202375
202447