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Xiadani

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Pronounced shah-DAH-nee /ʃɑˈdɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Zapotec (Mexican), 'the flower that arrives; a blooming flower' (linked to xtnia/dani, 'flower; mountain'); the gloss variesLow

In 30 seconds: A blooming flower: Xiadani is Zapotec for 'the flower that arrives/blooms'. Lyrical, warm, and bright (said 'shah-DAH-nee').

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Origin LowZapotec

MeaningFrom the Zapotec (Mexican), 'the flower that arrives; a blooming flower' (linked to xtnia/dani, 'flower; mountain'); the gloss varies

U.S. rank (2025)#7469 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 136

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

Xiadani comes from the Zapotec (Mexican Indigenous) language — variously understood as 'the flower that arrives; a blooming flower' (linked to elements for 'flower' and 'mountain'; the gloss varies, which we note). A lyrical, modern Oaxacan/Mexican girls' name honoring Indigenous heritage (the X said 'sh', so 'shah-DAH-nee'; nickname Xia).

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican-heritage families. Rare, a-blooming-flower at the (likely) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Xiadani ties to the Zapotec (Mexican Indigenous) language — variously glossed 'the flower that arrives; a blooming flower' — a lyrical, modern Mexican name honoring Indigenous heritage (the gloss varies, which we note; the X said 'sh', so 'shah-DAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 48%

Zapotec references — Xiadani — gloss varies

Variations

XiadanniShadaniXadani

Nicknames

Xia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xiadani mean?

Xiadani is Zapotec for 'the flower that arrives; a blooming flower'; the gloss varies, which we note.

How do you pronounce Xiadani?

It's said shah-DAH-nee /ʃɑˈdɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second (the X is 'sh').

Is Xiadani a boy or girl name?

Xiadani is a girl's name.

How popular is Xiadani?

Xiadani is a rare name in the U.S.