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UK girl's name

Xaria

Feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Xaria is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Xaria popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 6 births.

This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2005 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Xaria. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Xaria ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2016, when 6 girls were registered as Xaria.
  • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Xaria as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4709

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

2016

6 births

Estimated living

22

2026

Meaning

What does Xaria mean?

The name Xaria is believed to have its origins in the ancient Hellenic world, specifically in the region of Arcadia in the Peloponnese peninsula of Greece. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "xaris," which means "grace" or "favor." The earliest known recorded use of the name dates back to the 5th century BCE.

One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Xaria was a Greek poet and musician who lived in the late 5th century BCE. Her works, though largely lost to time, were celebrated in her day for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth.

In the 3rd century BCE, a philosopher named Xaria hailing from the city of Corinth was renowned for her teachings on ethics and virtue. Her writings, sadly, have not survived to modern times, but her influence on the intellectual circles of her era was significant.

During the Byzantine era, a notable figure named Xaria rose to prominence as a skilled diplomat and negotiator. She played a crucial role in brokering peace treaties and resolving conflicts between warring factions in the 11th century CE.

In the 14th century, a renowned physician and scholar named Xaria made significant contributions to the field of medicine. Her treatises on anatomy and herbal remedies were widely studied and referenced by her contemporaries and subsequent generations of medical practitioners.

Another notable figure bearing the name Xaria was a celebrated painter who lived in Renaissance Italy during the 16th century. Her vibrant frescoes adorned the walls of several churches and palaces, showcasing her mastery of color and composition.

While the name Xaria may not be among the most common given names today, its rich historical legacy spans centuries and cultures, reflecting the diverse and multifaceted nature of the individuals who have borne it throughout the ages.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Xaria over time

The chart below shows babies named Xaria registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Xaria, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Xaria
02356200520142023

Decades

Xaria by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Xaria was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5101 7 2
2010s #4600 9 2
2000s #4930 6 2

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FAQ

Xaria: questions and answers

How popular is the name Xaria in the UK right now?

In 2023, Xaria was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Xaria most popular?

The peak year on record was 2016, with 6 babies registered as Xaria in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Xaria?

Feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.

How many people are called Xaria in the UK?

A total of 22 babies have been registered as Xaria across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.