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Xian
UnisexMeaning of Xian: Chinese: 'refined or virtuous'
Xian is a unisex name most strongly associated with Chinese naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4983rd most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#4983
19 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
463
First recorded 1997 · peak 2023
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
81% boys · 19% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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