Xenia - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Xenia \x(e)-nia\ is pronounced ZAYN-yah. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "guest, stranger". The New Zealand production of the TV series "Xena: Warrior Princess" has brought attention to Xena (ZEE-nah) as a girl's name.

Xenia has 10 variant forms: Xeenia, Xena, Xia, Xiomara, Zaina, Zeena, Zena, Zenia, Zina and Zyna.

For more information, see also the related name Ximena.

Baby names that sound like Xenia are Xeni, Sena, Sonia, Zenya, Zeenia, Zenna, Zinia and Zonia.

Xenia is an uncommon female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Xenia. Click here to compare Xenia with related baby names.