Fun Facts About the Name Xayah
- 157 babies named Xayah: U.S. records list 157 babies given the name Xayah from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Xayah Mean?
Xayah has no established meaning. It is a modern name form, and it does not match a documented word in a classical language. No older name has been shown to be its source, and a similar spelling alone does not connect it to other names, which often come from unrelated languages.
Xayah Name History & Origins
Xayah is best known as the name of a champion in the video game League of Legends, added to the game in 2017. The character is a bird-like Vastayan rebel who fights beside her partner Rakan, and the name has reached a large audience through that role. Outside the game, Xayah is used as a given name for girls, mainly in English-speaking countries. The game association is a modern literary use and is separate from the name's origin.
How Popular is the Name Xayah?
Xayah has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2023. Its best rank was #5,115 in 2023.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #8,334 | 13 | 0.0008% |
| 2024 | #7,547 | 15 | 0.0009% |
| 2023 | #5,115 | 26 | 0.0016% |
| 2022 | #6,448 | 19 | 0.0012% |
| 2021 | #6,675 | 18 | 0.0011% |
| 2020 | #5,658 | 22 | 0.0014% |
| 2019 | #6,405 | 19 | 0.0011% |
| 2018 | #7,083 | 17 | 0.0010% |
| 2017 | #12,660 | 8 | 0.0005% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Xayah Shapes Your Personality and Life?
You like to help others, but sometimes you take on too much and sacrifices are difficult to bear. You might be called upon to make so many emotional adjustments that find yourself in a state of constant turmoil. At the best, you might be exalted leader. You have good ability to observe and be resourceful in times of trouble. You are bold, independent, inquisitive and interested in research. You know what you want and why you want it.
You are seeking freedom, opportunities to enjoy life: to make love, to go places and to do things. You are very adventurous and willing to take risk to achieve your objectives. New ways and new experiences can't satisfy your restless nature. One adventure leads you to another. You are honest and fair, because you know that this is the only way to receive justice and honesty from other people. But your personal growth is vital for you, and it is difficult to be tied down by rules and obligations. Your restless spirit might best controlled by choosing the field of work that meet your demand for action and adventure.
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