Girl · #8,287 in 2026

Xandria

Xandria is a German symphonic metal band founded by Marco Heubaum in 1994. Originally a project, Heubaum later restarted the project as a band in 1999, and has gone through various lineup changes. The German vocalist Lisa Middelhauve joined for the debut album, co-writing both music and lyrics for the band until her departure in 2008.

Current Rank
#8,287
Peak Rank
#2,999 (2003)
Total Babies
860
5-Yr Trend
-28%
1955
First Year
2026
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#2999
Peak Rank
860
Total Count
42
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Xandria

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Xandria is a German symphonic metal band founded by Marco Heubaum in 1994. Originally a project, Heubaum later restarted the project as a band in 1999, and has gone through various lineup changes. The German vocalist Lisa Middelhauve joined for the debut album, co-writing both music and lyrics for the band until her departure in 2008.

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Origin & history
Xandria was started as a project band in 1994 in Bielefeld by Marco Heubaum, the band's main composer and at the time vocalist, and a friend to play drums, but disbanded in 1997 after recording one demo. The band was restarted with a different lineup in 1999. Heubaum stepped down from the role of vocalist and was joined by local musician Roland Krueger on bass. In 2000, they recorded one demo that was released on the internet and after its release, drummer Gerit Lamm joined the band. Nicole Tobien (credited as 'Isis') recorded the demo but then left the band to follow other plans and was repla

The Story of Xandria

Xandria first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1955, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 50 Xandrias were born — ranking #2,999 that year. As of 2026, Xandria ranks #8,287 for baby girls with 12 births, falling sharply (-28%). In total, more than 860 Xandrias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Xandria

Phonetically similar names — useful when Xandria is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Xandria

What does the name Xandria mean?
Xandria is a German symphonic metal band founded by Marco Heubaum in 1994. Originally a project, Heubaum later restarted the project as a band in 1999, and has gone through various lineup changes. The German vocalist Lisa Middelhauve joined for the debut album, co-writing both music and lyrics for the band until her departure in 2008.
How popular is Xandria in 2026?
In 2026, Xandria ranks #8,287 among girls' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.
When was Xandria most popular?
Xandria reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #2,999 that year with 50 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Xandria most popular?
Xandria has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Xandria.
Is Xandria a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Xandria is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Xandria?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Xandria include Merian, Natha, Marvia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Xandria

Xandria is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1955 and has accumulated 860 births in the dataset. Xandria's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #2,999. Use the chart and map above to compare Xandria's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.