Xana

Xana is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 12 girls in the United States.

Xana at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Xana

Xana belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Xana first appears in Social Security records in 1993. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8898 in 2024, and in 2024 12 babies received the name — 156 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Xana in US records

First recorded (US)
1993
Best US rank
#8898 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Xana in 2024
12
Total since 1880
156

Xana in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#3848 in 1998
Babies named Xana in 2021
3
Total since 1996
9

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Xana mean?

The meaning of Xana is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Xana a boy or girl name?

Xana is a girl name. In 2024, 12 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Xana?

Xana comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Xana?

Xana first appears in US records in 1993. Its best-ever ranking was #8898 in 2024, and 12 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.