Xela
Every Xela since 1995 — 371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Xela
Xela is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,979 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 371 American babies have been named Xela. Its peak came in 2022, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Xela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Xela year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,979 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,286 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,450 |
| 2022 | 42 | #3,699 |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,408 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,929 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,321 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,997 |
| 2017 | 17 | #7,082 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,731 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,829 |
| 2014 | 11 | #10,104 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,556 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,394 |
| 2011 | 9 | #12,107 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,874 |
| 2009 | 19 | #7,049 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,778 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,538 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #19,084 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,369 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #13,110 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,701 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Xela in 2025?
Xela ranked #4,979 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Xela?
371 babies have been named Xela in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Xela most popular?
Xela peaked in 2022, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Xela a boy or girl name?
Xela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Xela rising or falling?
Xela is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.