Xena
How to say it: ZEE-nuh · /ˈziːnə/
From Greek 'xenos' meaning 'foreigner, guest'. Widely associated with the TV character Xena: Warrior Princess (1995).
Xena was the 883rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 177 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 61% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #880 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #883 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 177 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,261 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +61% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #880 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Fresh to broad use in recent decades, Xena is now at its height. Ahead looks bright after a high mark in the 2020s, with continued ascent likely.
What goes with it
Bold with soft curves and breathy energy, Xena feels strong and creative. Lexa stands nearby in style and Zee works as a short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Xena is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Spanish.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
Good to know
- Warrior Princess of 1990s TV
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