Xenia
Xenia is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Hospitality to strangers”, pronounced ZEE-nee-ah. It ranked #2931 in the United States in 2025, given to 58 babies, and peaked at #1482 in 1894. Common nicknames: Xeni, Nia, Senya.
How popular is Xenia in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Xenia mean, and where does it come from?
Xenia is the Greek word for the sacred obligation of hospitality — the duty a host owes a stranger, enforced by Zeus himself, and the moral engine of the Odyssey. The root xenos means both guest and foreigner, which is how English got xenophobia from the same word. Saint Xenia of Saint Petersburg gave away everything she owned and wandered the city for forty-five years. American records hold the name from 1894; it is rare, and Ksenia is the usual Russian spelling.
How is Xenia used around the world?
Xenia is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 7+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Xenia?
Famous People Named Xenia
- Xenia of Saint Petersburg — Russian Orthodox saint and holy fool
- Ksenia Solo — Latvian-Canadian actress
- Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna — sister of Tsar Nicholas II
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Xenia mean?
Xenia is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Hospitality to strangers." Xenia is the Greek word for the sacred obligation of hospitality — the duty a host owes a stranger, enforced by Zeus himself, and the moral engine of the Odyssey. The root xenos means both guest and foreigner, which is how English got xenophobia from the same word.
How do you pronounce Xenia?
Xenia is pronounced ZEE-nee-ah. Common variations include Ksenia, Zenia, Xénia.
Is Xenia a girl name?
Yes, Xenia is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Xeni, Nia, Senya.