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UK girl's name

Xayah

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "willow tree".

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.

Xayah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Xayah 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 2020, with 4 births.

This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2020 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Xayah. 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

  • Xayah ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 4 girls were registered as Xayah.
  • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Xayah 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

2020

4 births

Estimated living

8

2026

Meaning

What does Xayah mean?

The name Xayah is a relatively modern invention, likely originating from the creative minds of writers or artists in recent decades. It does not appear to have roots in any specific language or culture, but rather seems to be a unique combination of sounds and letters chosen for their aesthetic or symbolic qualities.

Despite its contemporary origins, the name Xayah has gained some traction in popular culture and has been adopted by a small number of individuals. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xayah can be found in the League of Legends video game, where it is the name of a playable character introduced in 2017. This fictional character, a skilled marksman and rebel leader, may have inspired some parents to choose the name for their children.

While historical records of individuals bearing the name Xayah are scarce, a few notable figures can be found. Xayah Munir, a Syrian-American author and activist, was born in 1985 and has written extensively about her experiences as a Muslim woman in the United States. Another individual with the name Xayah is Xayah Kutlay, a Turkish-American fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1992, who has gained recognition for her sustainable and ethical clothing line.

In the realm of entertainment, Xayah Rhame is an American actress and model born in 1990, known for her roles in various television shows and films. Additionally, Xayah Willow is the stage name of an American singer-songwriter born in 1988, who has released several albums and gained a dedicated following in the indie music scene.

While the name Xayah may not have a long and storied history, it has found its place in modern times, resonating with individuals who appreciate its unique sound and symbolism. As with many contemporary names, the future may hold further adoptions and interpretations of this intriguing moniker.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Xayah over time

The chart below shows babies named Xayah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 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 Xayah, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Xayah
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Decades

Xayah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Xayah 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 #4622 8 2

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FAQ

Xayah: questions and answers

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

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

When was Xayah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 4 babies registered as Xayah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Xayah?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "willow tree".

How many people are called Xayah in the UK?

A total of 8 babies have been registered as Xayah across the 2 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.