Will my child share the name Xena with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 21 UK babies named Xena per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Xena in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Xena becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Xena is rising: up 1,161 places since 2020, to #1,454 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #717 in 1998.

Is Xena a good choice for a distinctive name?

Xena is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Xena a popular baby name in the United States?

Xena does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Xena

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Xena is a distinctive choice, ranked #1454 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Xena in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Xena

Xena has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 157 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #717 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Xena is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Xena in their class.