Xenia Girl

Popularity: #890 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZEN-ee-uh //ˈzɛniə//

Origin: Greek; Slavic

Meaning: Greek: hospitable; Slavic: foreigner

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Xenia has its roots in ancient Greek, deriving from the word 'xenos,' which means 'foreigner' or 'stranger.' This term evolved into 'xenia,' which specifically refers to the concept of hospitality, a significant virtue in ancient Greek culture. The name entered the English lexicon through the influence of Greek culture and language, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names were revived in various European languages.

The transition into English was facilitated by the adoption of Greek names in literature and scholarship, especially during the 17th century. Historically, Xenia has been associated with various figures in Greek mythology and early Christian history.

One notable figure is Saint Xenia of St. Petersburg, a revered saint in the Orthodox Church, who lived in the 18th century and is celebrated for her piety and acts of charity.

Her life and legacy contributed to the name's significance within Christian communities, particularly in Eastern Orthodox traditions. Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and translations, including those from the Byzantine era, where it was used to signify both hospitality and the welcoming of strangers, reflecting the cultural values of the time.

Culturally, Xenia embodies the ideals of kindness and generosity, often associated with the notion of welcoming guests and providing for those in need. This concept was deeply ingrained in ancient Greek society, where hospitality was not only a social norm but also a sacred duty.

The name has been preserved in various forms across different cultures, often retaining its original meaning and significance. In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Xeni or Xenia's variants in other languages have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and enduring appeal throughout history.

Famous people named Xenia

In this section, you will find notable people named Xenia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Xenia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Xenia Onatopp is a fictional character best known for her role in the James Bond film GoldenEye.

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Fictional characters named Xenia

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Xenia Onatopp is a fictional character from the film GoldenEye. She is a deadly assassin known for her lethal thighs and seductive charm.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Xenia, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Xenia. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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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 #4252 nationally, which occurred in 2023, 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.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Xenia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Xenia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Xenia.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 58 58
2024 47 47
2023 76 76
2022 75 75
2021 53 53
2020 54 54
2019 67 67
2018 54 54
2017 53 53
2016 54 54
2015 61 61
2014 35 35
2013 57 57
2012 53 53
2011 74 74
2010 47 47
2009 45 45
2008 44 44
2007 45 45
2006 59 59
2005 50 50
2004 57 57
2003 42 42
2002 51 51
2001 39 39
2000 49 49
1999 52 52
1998 60 60
1997 68 68
1996 71 71
1995 62 62
1994 68 68
1993 43 43
1992 54 54
1991 62 62
1990 68 68
1989 64 64
1988 64 64
1987 54 54
1986 34 34
1985 39 39
1984 28 28
1983 15 15
1982 26 26
1981 22 22
1980 23 23
1979 21 21
1978 33 33
1977 24 24
1976 17 17
1975 18 18
1974 25 25
1973 12 12
1972 15 15
1971 15 15
1970 16 16
1969 10 10
1968 16 16
1967 6 6
1966 13 13
1965 7 7
1964 11 11
1963 5 5
1962 11 11
1961 7 7
1960 8 8
1959 11 11
1956 8 8
1955 7 7
1954 5 5
1952 11 11
1950 9 9
1949 6 6
1948 6 6
1947 6 6
1946 6 6
1945 5 5
1941 5 5
1939 5 5
1935 5 5
1934 7 7
1933 5 5
1932 6 6
1931 5 5
1930 13 13
1929 11 11
1928 7 7
1927 6 6
1926 5 5
1925 5 5
1923 9 9
1921 7 7
1920 5 5
1919 10 10
1918 9 9
1917 12 12
1916 10 10
1915 8 8
1914 8 8
1913 5 5
1912 7 7
1897 5 5
1895 5 5
1894 6 6

Top States for Xenia (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
55%
CA 5
45%