Xena
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…
Every Xena since 1992 — 3,513 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Xena
Xena is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,270 in 2025 with 177 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 3,513 American babies have been named Xena. Its peak came in 1996, when 279 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Xena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Xena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 177 | #1,270 |
| 2024 | 180 | #1,291 |
| 2023 | 235 | #1,063 |
| 2022 | 251 | #1,025 |
| 2021 | 191 | #1,235 |
| 2020 | 214 | #1,129 |
| 2019 | 193 | #1,217 |
| 2018 | 174 | #1,312 |
| 2017 | 157 | #1,447 |
| 2016 | 111 | #1,864 |
| 2015 | 95 | #2,078 |
| 2014 | 73 | #2,495 |
| 2013 | 69 | #2,595 |
| 2012 | 52 | #3,208 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,461 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,391 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,092 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,340 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,940 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,567 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,237 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,380 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,727 |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,594 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,920 |
| 2000 | 75 | #2,157 |
| 1995 | 73 | #1,919 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Xena mean?
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 the name Xena in 2025?
Xena ranked #1,270 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 177 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Xena?
3,513 babies have been named Xena in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Xena most popular?
Xena peaked in 1996, when 279 newborns received the name.
Is Xena a boy or girl name?
Xena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Xena rising or falling?
Xena is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.