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Xana

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Pronounced SHAH-nah /ˈʃɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Asturian (Spain) Xana — a water nymph/fairy of Asturian mythology; also a short form of Alexana; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A water nymph/fairy: Xana is Asturian. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'SHAH-nah').
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Origin LowAsturian, Spanish
MeaningFrom the Asturian (Spain) Xana — a water nymph/fairy of Asturian mythology; also a short form of Alexana; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6099 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 176

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519932025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Xana comes from the Asturian (Spain) Xana — a water nymph/fairy of Asturian mythology; also a short form of Alexana (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'SHAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Spanish families. Rare, a-water-nymph at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Xana is an Asturian (Spain) name — a water nymph/fairy of Asturian mythology — a lyrical, modern name (also a short of Alexana; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SHAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Xana — routes layered

Variations

XannaShanaXanah

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xana mean?

Xana is Asturian — a water nymph/fairy of mythology (also a short of Alexana); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Xana?

It's said SHAH-nah /ˈʃɑ.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first (Asturian X as 'sh').

Is Xana a boy or girl name?

Xana is a girl's name.

How popular is Xana?

Xana is a very rare name in the U.S.

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