This list includes 35 Modern girl names that start with X, from “Xabina” to “Xóchitl”. They are short, globally influenced, and include recent coinages, trendier spellings, and revived indigenous names. Use this list for baby naming, research, or creative character naming and content ideas.
Modern girl names that start with X are given names beginning with X that reflect modern tastes and multicultural influence. For example, “Xóchitl” is a Nahuatl name meaning “flower” and shows revived indigenous use.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, IPA, Meaning, Origin, and Popularity.
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Modern girl names that start with X
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin / Language | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ximena | hee-MEH-nah / shee-MEH-nah | Spanish / Basque | Variant of Jimena; possibly “listener” |
| Xiomara | see-OH-mar-ah | Spanish / Latin American | Possibly “ready for battle” (Germanic roots) |
| Xóchitl | SO-cheel /ˈso.t͡ʃitɬ/ | Nahuatl (Mexican) | flower |
| Xochi | SO-chee | Nahuatl (nickname) | little flower |
| Xena | ZEE-nuh | Greek / Modern English | guest; hospitable |
| Xenia | ZEE-nee-uh | Greek | hospitality; guest-friendship |
| Xanthe | ZAN-thee | Greek | yellow; blond |
| Xanthea | zan-THEE-uh | Greek | yellow; blond |
| Xandra | ZAN-drah | International (short for Alexandra) | defender of man |
| Xandria | zan-DREE-uh | English / Greek | Feminine of Alexander; “defender of mankind” |
| Xaviera | zah-VEE-air-uh | Basque / Spanish | Feminine of Xavier; “new house” (Basque origin) |
| Xavia | ZAY-vee-uh | Modern coinage (from Xavier) | Feminine of Xavier |
| Xia | SHYAH (shyah) | Chinese (pinyin) | Depends on character: “summer”, “rosy clouds”, etc. |
| Xue | SHWEH /ɕyɛ/ | Chinese | snow |
| Xin | SHEEN | Chinese | new or “heart” (depending on character) |
| Xinyi | SHIN-yee | Chinese | Often “heart + joy” or “new + joy” |
| Xiaoyan | SHYOW-yahn | Chinese | small/young + beautiful |
| Xiaomei | shyow-MAY | Chinese | little + beautiful |
| Xiaoling | shyow-LING | Chinese | small + delicate/bell |
| Xitlali | seet-LAH-lee (sit-LAH-lee) | Nahuatl / Mexican | star |
| Xoana | sho-AH-na | Galician (Spanish) | Galician form of Joanna; “God is gracious” |
| Xabina | sha-BEE-nah | Basque | Feminine of Xavier/Xabier |
| Xhulia | ZHU-lee-ah or JOO-lee-ah | Albanian (Xh = /dʒ/) | Albanian form of Julia |
| Xheni | JEN-ee | Albanian | Albanian form of Jenny/derived names |
| Xola | ksoh-LAH (lateral click in Xhosa) | Xhosa / Zulu | peace; to comfort |
| Xoliswa | ksoh-LEE-swah | Xhosa | one who is comforted |
| Xolisile | ksoh-lee-SEE-leh | Xhosa | has comforted |
| Xoe | ZOH-ee | English variant | Variant of Zoe: “life” |
| Xara | ZAH-rah | Modern / Variation of Zara | Variant of Zara/Sarah; “princess” or “bloom” (by association) |
| Xylia | ZY-lee-uh | Greek | wood; forest |
| Xylia | ZY-lee-uh | Greek | wood; forest |
| Xylina | zy-LEE-nah | Greek / Modern | Derived from xyl- “wood” |
| Xylona | zy-LOH-nah | Greek | woodland |
| Xenaida | zee-nay-DAH | Greek / Spanish variant (of Zenaida) | From Greek Zēnai(d)os; linked to Zeus name elements |
| Xuxa | SHOO-shah | Brazilian Portuguese (nickname) | Nicknamed form; associated with entertainer “Xuxa” |
Descriptions
Ximena
Very popular in Mexico, Latin America and among U.S. Hispanic families; modern, elegant form of Jimena with variants Jimena, Jimena, Zimena.
Xiomara
A melodic, strong name used across Latin America and the U.S.; ranks regularly in Hispanic baby-name lists; variants include Xiomar.
Xóchitl
Traditional Nahuatl name widely used in Mexico and Chicanx communities; often shortened to Xochi; spelled Xóchitl with historical X orthography.
Xochi
Affectionate diminutive of Xóchitl used as a standalone given name; friendly, contemporary choice with Indigenous roots.
Xena
Short, punchy name popularized by the TV series Xena: Warrior Princess; strong and internationally recognized.
Xenia
Classical Greek name used across Europe and Russia (Ksenia); elegant, historical, and still in modern use.
Xanthe
Revived classical name with bright, floral and Greek-myth connections; used in English-speaking countries.
Xanthea
Longer, lyrical variant of Xanthe; literary and botanical connotations; modern revival usage.
Xandra
Modern, sleeker independent form of Alexandra; widely used in English and other languages.
Xandria
A contemporary variation of Alexandra/Alexandria; familiar yet less formal.
Xaviera
Elegant feminine counterpart to Xavier, used in Spanish- and Dutch-influenced areas; uncommon and stylish.
Xavia
Contemporary, short feminine form of Xavier; modern, international feel.
Xia
Common Chinese given element used alone or in compounds; simple, soft, and globally pronounceable.
Xue
Elegant, nature-inspired single-syllable Chinese name used for girls; crisp and poetic.
Xin
Short, modern Chinese given element frequently used in girls’ names; fresh and concise.
Xinyi
Popular two-syllable Chinese feminine name; melodic and commonly seen in contemporary East Asian naming.
Xiaoyan
Widely used feminine Chinese name with a gentle, poetic tone; familiar and timeless.
Xiaomei
Classic Chinese female name; sweet, traditional, and still commonly used.
Xiaoling
Traditional feminine Chinese name; elegant and soft-sounding.
Xitlali
Variant orthography of Citlali using historical X; used in Mexico and Chicanx communities; meaning “star.”
Xoana
Common in Galicia; distinctive X-initial spelling gives it regional flair and lyrical sound.
Xabina
Basque feminine name; regional and traditional, rare outside the Basque Country; soft and heritage-rich.
Xhulia
Xhulia is a common Albanian spelling of Julia; modern and familiar across Albania.
Xheni
Popular contemporary Albanian female name; pronounced like “Jenny”; modern and approachable.
Xola
Short South African female name pronounced with a lateral click; meaningful, warm, and used across Nguni languages.
Xoliswa
Feminine Xhosa name used in South Africa; carries a comforting, community-oriented meaning.
Xolisile
Modern feminine Xhosa name; melodic and meaningful within Southern African contexts.
Xoe
Contemporary spelling variant of Zoe with an X initial; succinct, modern, and internationally stylish.
Xara
Sleek, modern alternative to Zara; used as a fashionable given name in diverse cultures.
Xylia
Botanical Greek-rooted name rising in modern usage; lyrical and nature-inspired.
Xylia
Botanical, melodic name used by anglophone parents seeking classical but uncommon names.
Xylina
Modern elaboration on Xylia/Xyla; elegant, uncommon, classical feel.
Xylona
Rare classical-style name with an exotic, melodic quality; modern parents sometimes choose for uniqueness.
Xenaida
Rare, classical-sounding Spanish/Greek variant of Zenaida; used occasionally in Latin America and Europe.
Xuxa
Known primarily from Brazilian entertainer Xuxa; occasionally used as a given or pet name; playful and iconic.