At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2019 (#15,539)
- Babies in 2019
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #9,612 in 2013
- First recorded
- 2000
Meaning of Kseniya
Kseniya is the elegant Russian rendition of Xenia, itself rooted in the ancient Greek word for “hospitality,” and it rolls off the tongue like a soft winter breeze—crisp ks- at the start, melting into a melodic -nee-yah. Revered across Eastern Europe and beloved by saints, artists, and athletes, Kseniya remains a rare gem in the U.S.—just five little Kseniyas arrived in 2019 (ranked #939)—so any newcomer stands out instantly without a lifetime of pronunciation footnotes. Parents craving a name brimming with history yet fresh in feel will find Kseniya strikes the perfect balance between timeless warmth and modern flair.
How to pronounce Kseniya
Russian
- Pronounced kseh-NEE-yah /ksəˈnijə/
Popularity of Kseniya in the U.S.
Kseniya was last recorded in the U.S. in 2019, ranked #15,539 with 5 babies. It peaked at #9,612 in 2013. It first appears in the records in 2000.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 2000–2019 13 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 15,539 | ▼ 3,075 |
| 2018 | 7 | 12,464 | back (not recorded in 2017) |
| 2016 | 6 | 14,331 | ▼ 2,496 |
| 2015 | 8 | 11,835 | ▲ 96 |
| 2014 | 8 | 11,931 | ▼ 2,319 |
| 2013 | 11 | 9,612 | back (not recorded in 2012) |
| 2011 | 8 | 12,153 | back (not recorded in 2010) |
| 2009 | 11 | 9,975 | ▲ 832 |
| 2008 | 10 | 10,807 | ▲ 4,684 |
| 2007 | 6 | 15,491 | ▼ 3,071 |
| 2006 | 8 | 12,420 | back (not recorded in 2004–2005) |
| 2003 | 8 | 11,325 | back (not recorded in 2001–2002) |
| 2000 | 5 | 15,031 | new |
Notable people named Kseniya
- Kseniya Simonova — Kseniya Paskar is a Ukrainian sand animation artist who rose to fame after winning Ukraine's Got Talent in 2009.
- Kseniya Yorsh is a Belarusian film producer based in Los Angeles.
- Kseniya Kachalina was a Russian actress.
- Kseniya Grigoreva is an Uzbek alpine skier who competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics, placing 58th in the giant slalom.
- Kseniya Markitantova is a Ukrainian archer who competes in the Paralympic Games.