Xenia

Meaning hospitality, kindness to strangers
Origin Greek
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Xe-nia

About Xenia

This distinctive name carries an air of sophistication and worldly charm. Xenia possesses a rare quality among names—it sounds both vintage and thoroughly modern. The opening X gives it an edgy, contemporary feel while maintaining classical elegance. Parents seeking something beyond the ordinary often gravitate toward this choice. It has presence without pretension, standing confidently in any context from boardroom to playground. The soft ending balances the strong beginning beautifully.

Xenia suits a child who will grow into her own unique identity, offering enough character to be memorable without being difficult to wear through various life stages.

Variations of Name Xenia

Xenya
Xeniya
Xena
Zenia
Zara
Zelda
Zoe
Zoey

Names Similar to Xenia

Zenia
Sonia
Eugenia
Xenobia
Zenobia
Xena
Xenya
Xennie
Senia
Zena

Nicknames for Xenia

Xen
Nia
Xeni
Xennie
Xenia

Famous People Named Xenia

Xenia TchoumitchevaSwiss-Russian model and actress
Xenia SeebergGerman actress and singer
Xenia GoodwinAustralian actress and dancer
Xenia DeliMoldovan model and actress
Xenia RappoportRussian-Italian actress
Xenia OnatoppJames Bond character
Xenia DesniGerman actress of silent films
Xenia GeorgiouGreek fashion model
Xenia AueGerman former swimmer
Xenia Stad-de JongDutch speed skater
Xenia PchelinaRussian synchronized swimmer
Xenia SobchakRussian journalist and TV personality
Xenia FrançaBrazilian singer
Xenia PrilepskayaRussian ballet dancer
Xenia BaleevaRussian actress and producer
Xenia RyabovaRussian child singer
Xenia LukashUkrainian heptathlete
Xenia KnollSwiss professional tennis player
Xenia GrubsteinGerman former long jumper

Characters Named Xenia

Xenia GreyCharacter in the novel "The Pleasures of Men" by Kate Williams
Xenia ZvezdinskyCharacter in the novel "The Sisters" by Nancy Jensen

Other Popular Names Beginning with X

Xienna
Xylee
Xilenia
Xora
Xana
Xaya
Xylani
Xyra
Xi
Xion