Ksenia

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Ksenia Pronunciation

Ksenia is pronounced KSEN-yah /ˈksɛn.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: The Russian/Slavic form of Xenia — from Greek xenia, 'hospitality' (from xenos, 'a guest, a stranger, a foreigner')Medium

In 30 seconds: Hospitable; a guest: Ksenia is the Russian Xenia — 'hospitality'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'KSEN-yah').

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MeaningThe Russian/Slavic form of Xenia — from Greek xenia, 'hospitality' (from xenos, 'a guest, a stranger, a foreigner')

U.S. rank (2024)#6039 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 519

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Ksenia is the Russian and Slavic form of Xenia — from Greek xenia, 'hospitality' (from xenos, 'a guest, a stranger, a foreigner') — the sacred ancient bond between host and guest. The name honors St Xenia of St Petersburg. A lyrical, classic Slavic name (said 'KSEN-yah'; nickname Senya).

In the U.S. it appears in Russian and Eastern European families. Rare, hospitable-and-a-guest at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Xenia means 'hospitality' (Greek xenos, 'a guest, a stranger') — the sacred Greek bond between host and guest — Ksenia is its Russian form, lyrical and classic (St Xenia of St Petersburg; said 'KSEN-yah').

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Behind the Name — Ksenia — root etymology

Variations

XeniaKseniyaOksana

Nicknames

Senya

Themes & Styles

Greek Russian

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ksenia?

Ksenia is pronounced KSEN-yah (/ˈksɛn.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Ksenia said aloud.

How do you say Ksenia?

Ksenia is said KSEN-yah (/ˈksɛn.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Ksenia said aloud.

What does the name Ksenia mean?

Ksenia is the Russian Xenia — Greek 'hospitality; a guest, a stranger'.

Is Ksenia a boy or girl name?

Ksenia is a girl's name.

How popular is Ksenia?

Ksenia is a rare name in the U.S.