Xenia

Xenia: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameGreek origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈziːniə/

Meaning and origin of Xenia

  • A female given name from Ancient Greek of mainly historical use in English.

Etymology

From the assumed name of a fifth-century saint venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church, Latin Xenia, from Ancient Greek ξενία (xenía, “hospitable”). Doublet of Oksana.

How popular is Xenia?

58U.S. babies in 2025
#1482peak rank (1894)
2,937babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,937 girls in the U.S. have been named Xenia. Its highest rank for girls was #1482 in 1894. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Xenia FAQ

What does the name Xenia mean?

A female given name from Ancient Greek of mainly historical use in English. From the assumed name of a fifth-century saint venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church, Latin Xenia, from Ancient Greek ξενία (xenía, “hospitable”). Doublet of Oksana.

What is the origin of the name Xenia?

Xenia is listed as a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Xenia?

Since 1880, 2,937 girls in the U.S. have been named Xenia. Its highest rank for girls was #1482 in 1894. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Xenia a boy or girl name?

Xenia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,937 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.