Xenia

At a Glance: Name: Xenia – Meaning: hospitality, a welcoming host to guests – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ZEE-nee-ah

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Xenia is a girl's name with Greek origins, carrying the meaning of hospitality — a welcoming host to guests. It's pronounced ZEE-nee-ah (IPA /ˈziːniə/), and it has a clean, modern feel. For parents drawn to a name with a clear, specific meaning tied to welcoming others, Xenia is a compact option worth a closer look.

Meaning & Origin of Xenia

Meaning: Hospitality, a welcoming host to guests.

Origin: Greek.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Xenia

Phonetic: ZEE-nee-ah   IPA: /ˈziːniə/

Popularity of Xenia

According to Social Security data spanning 1894 to 2024, Xenia's strongest ranking came early on, hitting #1482 in 1894 with just 6 babies given the name. By 2024, it had fallen to #3374, even though 47 babies received the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1894–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Xenia mean?

Hospitality, a welcoming host to guests. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Xenia)

How do you pronounce Xenia?

Xenia is pronounced ZEE-nee-ah (IPA: /ˈziːniə/).

Is Xenia a popular name right now?

Xenia peaked at #1482 in 1894 and is ranked #3374 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1894–2024.)

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