Total births
803
Girls' name · since 1981
Xia
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 803 babies named Xia, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5070
- among girls today
- 803
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Xia currently ranks #5070 among girls' names in America, with 803 babies recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Xia has been recorded 803 times among girls since 1981, currently ranked #5070 nationally and more common than 71% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #5070 among girls today
- 803 born since 1981
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Xia is currently the #5070 girls' name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 803 born since 1981, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5070
- among girls today
- 803
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Xia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5070
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Xia was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
37 babies were named Xia in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Xia compares
803 Top 35% higher than 65% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Xia's all-time total is 110% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Xia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 803 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 48 | 19,840 |
Xia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Xia's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Xia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#5,070
Active since
1981
Xia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Xia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Xia's strongest decade.
251 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Xia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
108 births
- 1990s
1990s
120 births
- 2000s
2000s
145 births
- 2010s
2010s
251 births
- 2020s
2020s
179 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 251 births (31% of all-time use).
How Xia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Xia's total volume
Xia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Xia by state
Where Xia concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 61 | 7.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 34 | 4.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 17 | 2.1% |
California share of Xia's total US births 7.6%
Even split
61 of 803 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Xia? ▼
803 babies have been named Xia since 1981. It currently ranks #5070 among girls. The peak year was 2019 with 37 births.
When was Xia most popular? ▼
Xia was most popular in the 2010s decade with 251 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Xia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Xia are California (61 births), Texas (34 births), Florida (17 births).
How long has the name Xia been used? ▼
Xia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 45 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Xia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Xiana, Xiara, Xianna, Xiamara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Xia's data
- Xia's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (251 total births) through the 2020s (179) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Xias (61 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Xia
Nearby Names Like Xia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Xia
Xiana Girl
#8168 405 births
Xiara Girl
#6774 339 births
Xianna Girl
#4257 335 births
Xiamara Girl
#5562 286 births
Xiadani Girl
#5912 151 births
Compare Xia side by side: Xia vs Xiana Xia vs Xiara Xia vs Xianna
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Xia
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Xia: #5070 Girls' Name - 803 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/xia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Xia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.