Xia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Xia originates from Chinese, meaning 'summer.' It has evolved through various historical forms and is linked to the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty in Chinese history. The name is often associated with positive traits and carries no biblical relevance. Its popularity has endured through centuries, especially in Chinese-speaking regions, and it is considered elegant and meaningful.
The name Xia is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South 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, Xia has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Xia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6284th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7637th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4737th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Xia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Xia"
Pronunciation
/ʃiːɑː/
Origin
Chinese
Etymology
The name Xia (夏) means 'summer' in Chinese. It is also associated with the Xia dynasty, which is considered the first dynasty in traditional Chinese history.
Meaning
summer
Language Evolution
Xia (夏), Hsià (in Wade-Giles romanization), Xià (in Pinyin)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity due to its historical significance and association with the Xia dynasty, which is estimated to have existed around 2070 to 1600 BC.
Variants & Derivatives
Xiaolian, Xiaomei, Xiaohui
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, the name Xia is perceived as elegant and is commonly used in Chinese-speaking cultures.
Famous People
Xia Yu (actor), Xiaobo Liu (Nobel laureate), Xia Wei (pseudonym of a popular author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Xia"
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 "Xia"
"Xia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6284th of 27321 | 200 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7637th of 35406 | 234 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4737th of 30306 | 344 |
Regional Popularity of "Xia" 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 "Xia" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - |
58.30% 3683rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
56.10% 3827th/6822 |
68.51% 4300th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Xia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Xia" 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.