Xailee
A feminine name of modern creation with no definite meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 29 living Americans carry the first name Xailee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xailee today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xailee births was 2023 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xailee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Xailee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
29
~ 1 in 11,819,115 Americans
Peak year
2023
7 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,510
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Xailee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xailee from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 23 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xailee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Xailee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Xailee
The name Xailee is a relatively modern invention, with no definitive origins in any particular language or culture. It appears to be a creative amalgamation of sounds and letters, perhaps inspired by more traditional names such as Hayley or Xiomara.
Despite its contemporary nature, some have speculated that Xailee may have roots in ancient Sanskrit or other Indo-Aryan languages, where the syllable "xai" could be interpreted as meaning "radiant" or "shining." However, there is little evidence to support this etymological connection.
Historically, the name Xailee does not seem to have been recorded in any ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. Its earliest known appearances are in modern birth records and naming databases from the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Due to its relative novelty, there are few notable historical figures who bear the name Xailee. However, a few examples can be found:
1. Xailee Wan (born 1992) is a Canadian artist and illustrator known for her vibrant and whimsical artwork.
2. Xailee Rodrigues (born 1985) is a Brazilian fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing line "Xailee Atelier."
3. Xailee Bhattacharya (born 1978) is an Indian-American author and academic, known for her books on postcolonial literature.
4. Xailee Fuentes (born 1990) is a Mexican actress and singer who has appeared in several telenovelas and music videos.
5. Xailee Jameson (born 1995) is an Australian professional surfer who has competed in several World Surf League events.
As a relatively new name, Xailee has yet to accumulate a rich historical legacy or cultural significance. However, its unique sound and spelling have undoubtedly captured the imagination of many parents seeking a distinctive and modern moniker for their children.
People
Xailee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xailee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xailee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xailee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 29 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xailee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 11,819,115 US residents.
Is Xailee a common name?
We classify Xailee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 29 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xailee most popular?
The single biggest year for Xailee was 2023, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xailee is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Xailee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xailee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xailee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Xailee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xailee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Xailee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Xailee?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.