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Xenia

Xenia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “hospitable.” In 2024 it was given to 47 girls in the United States.

Xenia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“hospitable”
Pronunciation
/ˈziːniə/
Also spelled
Ksenia, Kseniia, Ksenija

About the name Xenia

Xenia belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “hospitable” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Ksenia, Kseniia, Ksenija.

In the United States, Xenia first appears in Social Security records in 1894. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1482 in 1894, and in 2024 47 babies received the name — 2,878 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Xenia in US records

First recorded (US)
1894
Best US rank
#1482 in 1894
Peak year
2022
Babies named Xenia in 2024
47
Total since 1880
2,878

Spellings & short forms

KseniaKseniiaKsenija

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Xenia mean?

Xenia means “hospitable” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Xenia a boy or girl name?

Xenia is a girl name. In 2024, 47 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Xenia?

Xenia comes from the Greek tradition. It is also spelled Ksenia, Kseniia, Ksenija.

How popular is the name Xenia?

Xenia first appears in US records in 1894. Its best-ever ranking was #1482 in 1894, and 47 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Xenia?

Xenia is pronounced /ˈziːniə/ (IPA).

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