Xienna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the French name "Sienna".
Name Census estimates that about 83 living Americans carry the first name Xienna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xienna today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xienna births was 2024 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xienna. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Xienna with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Xienna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
83
~ 1 in 4,129,570 Americans
Peak year
2024
12 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,899
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Xienna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xienna from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 49 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
Xienna 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 Xienna 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 Xienna
The given name Xienna has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "xien," which translates to "pure" or "unblemished." The name's earliest recorded usage can be traced back to a set of clay tablets discovered in the ruins of the Etruscan city of Veii, dating back to the 6th century BCE.
Xienna gained popularity in the Roman Empire, where it was often bestowed upon individuals of noble or aristocratic descent. One notable figure bearing this name was Xienna Aurelia, a Roman noblewoman who lived during the 1st century CE and was renowned for her philanthropy and patronage of the arts.
During the Middle Ages, the name Xienna experienced a resurgence in popularity across Europe, particularly in the regions of modern-day France and Germany. In the 12th century, Xienna de Montfort, a French noblewoman and crusader, gained prominence for her role in the Third Crusade.
The Renaissance period saw the emergence of several notable individuals named Xienna. Xienna Sforza, an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, was born in 1463 and played a significant role in the cultural and artistic revival of the era. In the 16th century, Xienna von Braunschweig, a German princess and abbess, was celebrated for her scholarly pursuits and contributions to education.
Moving into the modern era, one of the most famous individuals bearing the name Xienna was the 19th-century French novelist and playwright Xienna Dudevant, better known by her pen name George Sand. Born in 1804, she gained international acclaim for her literary works and unconventional lifestyle.
While the name Xienna has been relatively rare throughout history, it has been carried by numerous individuals across various cultures and time periods, each leaving their unique mark on the world. From noble ancestry to artistic and literary achievements, the name Xienna has a rich and diverse heritage.
People
Xienna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xienna 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
Xienna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xienna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 83 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xienna 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 4,129,570 US residents.
Is Xienna a common name?
We classify Xienna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 84 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xienna most popular?
The single biggest year for Xienna was 2024, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xienna is about 8 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 Xienna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xienna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xienna 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 Xienna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xienna 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 Xienna 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 people are named Xienna?
Find out how many people share the name Xienna on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.