Xena
Xena: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈziː.nə/
Meaning and origin of Xena
- A female given name from Ancient Greek of modern usage.
Etymology
Possibly a variant of Xenia, from Latin Xenia, from Ancient Greek ξενία (xenía, “hospitable”), the assumed name of a fifth-century saint venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church, from ξένος (xénos, “foreign, strange”).
How popular is Xena?
Since 1880, 3,513 girls in the U.S. have been named Xena. Its highest rank for girls was #758 in 1996. In 2025, 177 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Xena
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Sibling name ideas for Xena
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Xena FAQ
What does the name Xena mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek of modern usage. Possibly a variant of Xenia, from Latin Xenia, from Ancient Greek ξενία (xenía, “hospitable”), the assumed name of a fifth-century saint venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church, from ξένος (xénos, “foreign, strange”).
What is the origin of the name Xena?
Xena is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Xena?
Since 1880, 3,513 girls in the U.S. have been named Xena. Its highest rank for girls was #758 in 1996. In 2025, 177 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Xena a boy or girl name?
Xena is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,513 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.