Xylia

An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameRising fast
#3744 440in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A taxonomic genus within the family Fabaceae – certain legumes.

Xylia is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, from the Greek xylos, meaning 'of the forest' or 'wood,' related to the same root that gives us xylophone. It evokes ancient groves and the sheltering beauty of woodland.

For parents drawn to nature names with classical roots, Xylia occupies a rare and beautiful niche. The X opening makes it visually striking while the meaning grounds it in the natural world. It sits alongside Sylvia, Sylvie, and Forrest as a name for children of the woods.

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Popularity Over Time

Xylia climbed 3637 spots in the last 20 years — from #7381 to #3744.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Xylia
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s156
2010s214
2000s116
1990s35

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(30 years, 19942024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Xylia
YearBirthsRank
202441#3744
202335#4184
202231#4576
202129#4711
202020#6066
201917#7002
201817#7085
201717#7080
201615#7965
201527#5121
201441#3776
201319#6715
201223#5881
201119#6838
201019#6891
200912#9945
200816#8093
200715#8503
200610#11379
200517#7126

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19942024) · Methodology