Is Xion a boy's or girl's name?

Xion is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 65 recorded births.

When was Xion most popular?

Xion reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 95 births that year. It is currently ranked #1742 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Xion?

Xion is currently ranked #1742 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 912 babies since 1999.

Xion

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewRising fast Also a pet name

#1742▲ 131in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Xion is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Zion, from the Hebrew Tziyon meaning 'highest point' or 'monument.' Zion/Xion refers both to a hill in Jerusalem and, in Jewish and Christian tradition, to the holy city of God and the promised land.

The X-spelling gives the name a futuristic, gaming aesthetic — Xion is also a character in the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise. About 910 U.S. births are recorded. It's biblical roots wrapped in a modern visual identity.

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Popularity Over Time

Xion climbed 2257 spots in the last 20 years — from #3999 to #1742.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Xion
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	401	#1953	▲
2010s	342	#3749	▲
2000s	159	#5998	▲
1990s	10	#6516	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(26 years, 1999–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Xion
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	95	#1742	+10 (11.8%)
2023	85	#1873	-5 (-5.6%)
2022	90	#1812	+22 (32.4%)
2021	68	#2130	+5 (7.9%)
2020	63	#2207	+1 (1.6%)
2019	62	#2262	+2 (3.3%)
2018	60	#2281	+21 (53.8%)
2017	39	#3065	-5 (-11.4%)
2016	44	#2779	+11 (33.3%)
2015	33	#3426	+12 (57.1%)
2014	21	#4692	-3 (-12.5%)
2013	24	#4176	+5 (26.3%)
2012	19	#5030	+2 (11.8%)
2011	17	#5422	-6 (-26.1%)
2010	23	#4361	+4 (21.1%)
2009	19	#5092	-4 (-17.4%)
2008	23	#4386	-3 (-11.5%)
2007	26	#4005	+4 (18.2%)
2006	22	#4364	+12 (120.0%)
2005	10	#7616	-13 (-56.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Xion as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Xion has also been given to 65 girls in the U.S. since 2003.

#17522

Current rank

Total births

2016

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Xion be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Xion is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1742. As a girl's name, it ranks #17522.

Xion has two lives

Xion, the baby name

#1742boys

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1999–2024) · Methodology