At a glance
- In short
- Xabier is a unique and captivating name for baby boys, with roots in the Basque and Spanish languages.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#12,330)
- Babies in 2022
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #8,079 in 2011
- First recorded
- 1999
Meaning of Xabier
Xabier is a unique and captivating name for baby boys. It originated from the Basque language, primarily spoken in the Basque Country, an autonomous community in northern Spain. The name Xabier is a variant of Xavier, which has its roots in the Spanish language. In terms of pronunciation, it is pronounced as ha-BYER (/xaˈbjeɾ/) in Spanish. This name has gained popularity over the years in the United States, with consistent occurrences since 1999. It reached its peak ranking in 2016 when it was given to 9 newborns and ranked at number 8,140. Xabier is a perfect choice for parents who are looking for a distinctive and culturally rich name for their little one.
How to pronounce Xabier
Spanish
- Pronounced ha-BYER /xaˈbjeɾ/
Popularity of Xabier in the U.S.
Xabier was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #12,330 with 5 babies. It peaked at #8,079 in 2011. It first appears in the records in 1999.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1999–2022 9 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 12,330 | back (not recorded in 2019–2021) |
| 2018 | 6 | 10,760 | back (not recorded in 2017) |
| 2016 | 9 | 8,146 | back (not recorded in 2013–2015) |
| 2012 | 6 | 10,770 | ▼ 2,691 |
| 2011 | 9 | 8,079 | back (not recorded in 2009–2010) |
| 2008 | 5 | 12,553 | back (not recorded in 2006–2007) |
| 2005 | 5 | 11,472 | back (not recorded in 2003–2004) |
| 2002 | 5 | 10,667 | back (not recorded in 2000–2001) |
| 1999 | 6 | 8,704 | new |
Notable people named Xabier
- Xabier Etxeita is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
- Xabier Arzalluz Antia was an influential Basque politician who led the Basque Nationalist Party from 1979 to 2004.
- Xabier Lizardi was a Spanish poet and writer celebrated as a leading voice in prewar Basque literature.
- Xabier Lopez Arostegui is a Spanish professional basketball player for La Laguna Tenerife.
- Xabier Eizagirre is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder.