Xori
A feminine name of possibly invented or unknown origin.
Name Census estimates that about 31 living Americans carry the first name Xori. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xori today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xori births was 2021 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xori. 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 Xori. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
31
~ 1 in 11,056,592 Americans
Peak year
2021
9 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,365
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Xori: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Xori 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 Xori during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 31 | 31 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Xori
The name Xori has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq, around 3500 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian word "xor," meaning "bright" or "radiant." The name was likely chosen for its positive connotations and association with light and warmth.
In ancient Sumerian texts, the name Xori appears as a personal name, although its exact meaning and significance are not entirely clear. Some scholars believe it may have been associated with a particular deity or celestial body, given the connection to brightness and light.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xori can be found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to around 2600 BC, which lists various personal names used in the region. While the details surrounding this particular individual are scarce, it provides evidence of the name's longstanding use in ancient Mesopotamian cultures.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Xori. One such individual was Xori of Lagash, a prominent priestess and advisor to King Eannatum of the Sumerian city-state of Lagash, who lived around 2450 BC. She was renowned for her wisdom and influence in religious and political affairs of the time.
Another historical figure was Xori the Scribe, a renowned Sumerian writer and scholar who lived in the city of Uruk around 2300 BC. He is credited with producing several important literary works and contributing to the development of cuneiform writing.
In the 8th century BC, a Babylonian astrologer named Xori is mentioned in the Enuma Anu Enlil, a compendium of astrological omens and interpretations. This Xori was highly regarded for his astrological knowledge and played a significant role in the advancement of Mesopotamian astronomy.
During the Parthian Empire, which ruled in ancient Persia from 247 BC to 224 AD, a noble woman named Xori is recorded as having been a influential figure at the court of King Mithridates II. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of cultural initiatives.
In the 5th century AD, a Christian monk named Xori lived in the Middle Eastern region of Mesopotamia. He was renowned for his ascetic lifestyle and his teachings on spirituality and self-denial, which influenced monastic traditions in the region.
People
Xori + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xori 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
Xori: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xori?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 31 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xori 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 11,056,592 US residents.
Is Xori a common name?
We classify Xori as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 31 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xori most popular?
The single biggest year for Xori was 2021, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xori 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 Xori in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xori a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xori 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 Xori still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xori 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 Xori 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 share the name Xori?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.