Xayah

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Pronounced ZY-ah /ˈzaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern coined name, best known as Xayah of League of Legends; also echoes the -aya/-ayah rhyming family; not a traditional name; routes uncertain; we note the pop-culture sourceLow

In 30 seconds: A modern/pop-culture coinage: Xayah. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ZY-ah').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern coined name, best known as Xayah of League of Legends; also echoes the -aya/-ayah rhyming family; not a traditional name; routes uncertain; we note the pop-culture source

U.S. rank (2025)#8334 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 144

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

Xayah is a modern coined name, best known as Xayah of League of Legends; it also echoes the -aya/-ayah rhyming family (not a traditional name; routes uncertain; we note the pop-culture source). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ZY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears among gaming families. Rare, a-pop-culture coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Xayah is a modern coined name, best known as Xayah of League of Legends — also echoing the -aya rhyming family — a lyrical, modern name (we note the pop-culture source; said 'ZY-ah').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Xayah — pop-culture source noted

Variations

XayaZaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xayah mean?

Xayah is a modern coined name, best known as Xayah of League of Legends; not a traditional name. We note the pop-culture source.

How do you pronounce Xayah?

It's said ZY-ah /ˈzaɪ.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Xayah a boy or girl name?

Xayah is a girl's name.

How popular is Xayah?

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