Girl · #11,156 in 2026

Xania

Chania, also sometimes romanized as Hania, is a city in Greece and the capital of the Chania regional unit. It lies along the north west coast of the island Crete, about 70 km (43 mi) west of Rethymno and 145 km (90 mi) west of Heraklion.

Current Rank
#11,156
Peak Rank
#12,420 (2006)
Total Babies
60
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1999
First Year
2023
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#12420
Peak Rank
60
Total Count
10
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Xania

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

Chania, also sometimes romanized as Hania, is a city in Greece and the capital of the Chania regional unit. It lies along the north west coast of the island Crete, about 70 km (43 mi) west of Rethymno and 145 km (90 mi) west of Heraklion.

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The Story of Xania

Xania first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 8 Xanias were born — ranking #12,420 that year. As of 2026, Xania ranks #11,156 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 60 Xanias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Xania

Phonetically similar names — useful when Xania 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 Xania

What does the name Xania mean?
Chania, also sometimes romanized as Hania, is a city in Greece and the capital of the Chania regional unit. It lies along the north west coast of the island Crete, about 70 km (43 mi) west of Rethymno and 145 km (90 mi) west of Heraklion.
How popular is Xania in 2026?
In 2026, Xania ranks #11,156 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Xania most popular?
Xania reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #12,420 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Xania a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Xania is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Xania?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Xania include Neona, Hanya, Jineen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Xania

Xania is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 60 births in the dataset. Xania's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #12,420. Use the chart and map above to compare Xania'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.