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Xaniah

Quick answerXaniah is a modern English given name derived from Zania or Xanthe, ultimately rooted in Greek "xanthos" meaning "golden" or "yellow." The name is primarily used in contemporary African American communities in the United States, with no significant historical precedent prior to the late 20th century.

Greek · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#17,488
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2016
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageEnglish
CultureAfrican American
Letters6
Numerology3 Chaldean 9
Global rank#17,488

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Xaniah

Xaniah is a modern English given name derived from Zania or Xanthe, ultimately rooted in Greek "xanthos" meaning "golden" or "yellow." The name is primarily used in contemporary African American communities in the United States, with no significant historical precedent prior to the late 20th century.

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Etymology

Xaniah is a modern English given name derived from Zania or Xanthe, ultimately rooted in Greek "xanthos" meaning "golden" or "yellow." The name is primarily used in contemporary African American communities in the United States, with no significant historical precedent prior to the late 20th century.

Xaniah currently ranks #17,488 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.

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