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Xaiver

ZAY-vur, eks-ZAY-vur /zeɪˈvər, ɛks.zeɪˈvər/

At a glance

In short
Xaiver is a spirited, slightly modern twist on the classic Xavier, a name rooted in the Basque phrase etxe berri, meaning “new house.”
U.S. rank 2025
#8,910 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
Babies in 2025
8 (<0.01% of boys)
Trend
Slipping #8,067 in 2020 to #8,910 in 2025
Peak
#2,164 in 2007
First recorded
1976

Meaning of Xaiver

Xaiver is a spirited, slightly modern twist on the classic Xavier, a name rooted in the Basque phrase etxe berri, meaning “new house.” Ever since Saint Francis Xavier carried it across distant shores in the 16th century, this name has echoed with a sense of discovery and heartfelt devotion. Today, Xaiver feels fresh—like the first light of dawn—inviting curiosity and bright potential into every room. That distinctive X at the start adds a playful dash of intrigue—an almost literal “X-factor”—while the familiar vowel sounds keep it warm and approachable. In Anglo-American circles, Xaiver strikes a perfect balance between timeless heritage and contemporary flair, making it an inspiring choice for parents who imagine their little boy leading with both heart and originality.

How to pronounce Xaiver

English

  • Pronounced ZAY-vur, eks-ZAY-vur /zeɪˈvər, ɛks.zeɪˈvər/

Popularity of Xaiver in the U.S.

Xaiver was the #8,910 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 8 babies. It peaked at #2,164 in 2007. It first appears in the records in 1976.

Bar and line chart: Xaiver in the U.S., 1976–2025. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 62 in 2007 and 8 in 2025. Line: rank among boy names, peak #2,164 in 2007, #8,910 in 2025.
  • Boys named Xaiver (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1976–2025. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1976⁠–⁠2025 42 rows
Xaiver: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
202588,910▼ 3,467
2024175,443▲ 1,846
2023117,289▼ 1,844
2022175,445▼ 335
2021185,110▲ 2,957
202098,067▼ 2,727
2019175,340▲ 200
2018165,540▼ 429
2017185,111▼ 784
2016234,327▲ 2,349
2015126,676▼ 1,974
2014204,702▲ 102
2013194,804▼ 1,179
2012293,625▼ 390
2011343,235▼ 163
2010373,072▼ 586
2009512,486▲ 56
2008492,542▼ 378
2007622,164▲ 378
2006472,542▼ 336
2005542,206▲ 77
2004502,283▼ 103
2003502,180▲ 575
2002342,755▼ 409
2001422,346▼ 171
2000462,175▲ 490
1999322,665▼ 14
1998312,651▲ 509
1997233,160▼ 481
1996282,679▼ 426
1995352,253▲ 139
1994322,392▲ 305
1993262,697▼ 394
1992322,303▲ 450
1991242,753▲ 305
1990203,058▲ 560
1989153,618▲ 544
1988114,162▼ 641
1987133,521▲ 609
1986104,130back (not recorded in 1984–1985)
198356,238back (not recorded in 1977–1982)
197655,587new