Xavia

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Pronounced ZAY-vee-ah /ˈzeɪviɑ/High

Meaning: Feminine form of Xavier, from the Basque place name Etxeberria or Arabic 'al-shubayyr', meaning 'new house' or 'bright house'.Medium

In 30 seconds: A modern feminine form of Xavier, rooted in a Basque place name meaning 'new house', associated with the celebrated Jesuit saint Francis Xavier.

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Origin MediumBasque, Arabic

MeaningFeminine form of Xavier, from the Basque place name Etxeberria or Arabic 'al-shubayyr', meaning 'new house' or 'bright house'.

U.S. rank (2025)#4978 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 766

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Xavia is a modern feminine variant of Xavier, a name drawn from the Basque toponym Etxeberria ('new house') or, in an alternative etymology, from the Arabic al-shubayyr ('bright'). The name Xavier became prominent in the Catholic world through Saint Francis Xavier, co-founder of the Jesuits, who carried the name from his ancestral castle in Navarre to the far reaches of Asia in the 16th century.

As a feminine form, Xavia emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, likely coined by parents who admired the Xavier name but wanted a softer, explicitly feminine form. It sits alongside other X-initial names like Xiomara and Xena in the small but growing category of rare X-names for girls. The uncommon initial letter gives the name immediate visual distinction.

Did you know? Saint Francis Xavier (1506–1552) was born at the Castle of Xavier in Navarre and became one of history's great missionaries, travelling to India, Japan, and the East — the Apostle of the East — baptising an estimated 30,000 people.

Overall data confidence 83%

Behind the Name – Xavier — Documents the Basque and Arabic etymologies proposed for Xavier.Catholic Encyclopedia – Francis Xavier — Confirms Xavier as a Basque place name from the castle in Navarre.

Variations

XavierXavieraZavia

Nicknames

ZaveZiaXavi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xavia mean?

Xavia means 'new house', from the Basque origin of Xavier. It is also linked to the legacy of Saint Francis Xavier, the Jesuit missionary.

How do you pronounce Xavia?

Xavia is pronounced ZAY-vee-ah, with three syllables and stress on the first, with the X making a Z sound.

Is Xavia a boy or girl name?

Xavia is a modern feminine form of Xavier, used exclusively for girls.

How popular is Xavia?

Xavia is a very rare name, appealing to parents who want a distinctive X-initial name for their daughter with strong historical roots.