Xenia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Xenia originates from Greek, meaning 'hospitality'. It evolved from Ancient Greek to Modern Greek and is linked to the idea of welcoming strangers. The name has positive traits associated with kindness and generosity. There is no biblical relevance to the name, but it gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Slavic regions.
The name Xenia is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Xenia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Xenia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3742nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4426th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4974th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3738th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2392nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3021st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2939th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Xenia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Xenia"
Pronunciation
/ˈzɛniə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Xenia derives from the Greek word 'xenos', meaning 'foreigner' or 'stranger'. It is associated with hospitality and the concept of welcoming guests.
Meaning
hospitality
Language Evolution
Xenia (Ancient Greek), Xenia (Modern Greek)
Historical Usage
Xenia gained popularity in the 19th century as a given name, particularly in Slavic countries, due to its positive association with hospitality.
Variants & Derivatives
Xene, Zena, Zenia
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Xenia is viewed as an elegant and somewhat exotic name, often associated with sophistication and cultural depth.
Famous People
Xenia B. Zakharyan, a notable Russian scientist, Xenia Tchoumitcheva, a Swiss-Russian model and entrepreneur
📊 Xenia Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 75 peak births in 2022
Geographic Spread
Popular across 7 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Xenia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Xenia"
"Xenia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3742nd of 9107 | 106 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4426th of 9204 | 74 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4974th of 12526 | 117 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3738th of 19264 | 271 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2392nd of 27321 | 774 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3021st of 35406 | 835 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2939th of 30306 | 685 |
Regional Popularity of "Xenia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Xenia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
80.45% 1955th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
59.78% 2082nd/3483 |
- |
69.54% 2812th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
81.38% 2999th/3685 |
44.09% 1973rd/4475 |
41.37% 2149th/5194 |
26.37% 1666th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
59.74% 3085th/5164 |
41.69% 3049th/7313 |
29.80% 2224th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
66.48% 2983rd/4487 |
50.51% 3446th/6822 |
37.06% 2326th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Xenia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Xenia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.