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

Xolani is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 67 recorded births.

When was Xolani most popular?

Xolani reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 209 births that year. It is currently ranked #1152 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Xolani?

Xolani is currently ranked #1152 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 829 babies since 2004.

Xolani

An uncommon Swahili pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysSwahiliRising fast Also a pet name

#1152▲ 143in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Xolani is a girl's and boy's baby name of Zulu origin, meaning 'please be at peace' or 'forgive me,' from the Zulu verb xola (to be at peace, to forgive).

A beautiful name from the Nguni language family of Southern Africa, Xolani carries a message of reconciliation and inner peace that is profoundly meaningful. The X pronunciation (as a click consonant in Zulu, or simply 'Z' in English contexts) gives it a distinctive written appearance. A meaningful choice for families with South African heritage or those drawn to names with powerful spiritual messages.

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Popularity Over Time

Xolani climbed 17563 spots in the last 20 years — from #18715 to #1152.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Xolani
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	674	#1763	▲
2010s	144	#10766	▲
2000s	11	#18058	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(17 years, 2004–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Xolani
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	209	#1152	+32 (18.1%)
2023	177	#1295	+47 (36.2%)
2022	130	#1635	+34 (35.4%)
2021	96	#2023	+34 (54.8%)
2020	62	#2708	+32 (106.7%)
2019	30	#4646	-2 (-6.3%)
2018	32	#4453	+11 (52.4%)
2017	21	#6031	+12 (133.3%)
2016	9	#11733	-6 (-40.0%)
2015	15	#7992	+7 (87.5%)
2014	8	#13014	-1 (-11.1%)
2013	9	#11919	+1 (12.5%)
2012	8	#13411	+1 (14.3%)
2011	7	#14762	+2 (40.0%)
2010	5	#19696	-1 (-16.7%)
2008	6	#17400	+1 (20.0%)
2004	5	#18715	—

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

Xolani as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Xolani has also been given to 67 boys in the U.S. since 2018.

#9809

Current rank

Total births

2019

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Xolani be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Xolani is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1152. As a boy's name, it ranks #9809.

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Xolani, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2004–2024) · Methodology