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.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1976–2025 42 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 8,910 | ▼ 3,467 |
| 2024 | 17 | 5,443 | ▲ 1,846 |
| 2023 | 11 | 7,289 | ▼ 1,844 |
| 2022 | 17 | 5,445 | ▼ 335 |
| 2021 | 18 | 5,110 | ▲ 2,957 |
| 2020 | 9 | 8,067 | ▼ 2,727 |
| 2019 | 17 | 5,340 | ▲ 200 |
| 2018 | 16 | 5,540 | ▼ 429 |
| 2017 | 18 | 5,111 | ▼ 784 |
| 2016 | 23 | 4,327 | ▲ 2,349 |
| 2015 | 12 | 6,676 | ▼ 1,974 |
| 2014 | 20 | 4,702 | ▲ 102 |
| 2013 | 19 | 4,804 | ▼ 1,179 |
| 2012 | 29 | 3,625 | ▼ 390 |
| 2011 | 34 | 3,235 | ▼ 163 |
| 2010 | 37 | 3,072 | ▼ 586 |
| 2009 | 51 | 2,486 | ▲ 56 |
| 2008 | 49 | 2,542 | ▼ 378 |
| 2007 | 62 | 2,164 | ▲ 378 |
| 2006 | 47 | 2,542 | ▼ 336 |
| 2005 | 54 | 2,206 | ▲ 77 |
| 2004 | 50 | 2,283 | ▼ 103 |
| 2003 | 50 | 2,180 | ▲ 575 |
| 2002 | 34 | 2,755 | ▼ 409 |
| 2001 | 42 | 2,346 | ▼ 171 |
| 2000 | 46 | 2,175 | ▲ 490 |
| 1999 | 32 | 2,665 | ▼ 14 |
| 1998 | 31 | 2,651 | ▲ 509 |
| 1997 | 23 | 3,160 | ▼ 481 |
| 1996 | 28 | 2,679 | ▼ 426 |
| 1995 | 35 | 2,253 | ▲ 139 |
| 1994 | 32 | 2,392 | ▲ 305 |
| 1993 | 26 | 2,697 | ▼ 394 |
| 1992 | 32 | 2,303 | ▲ 450 |
| 1991 | 24 | 2,753 | ▲ 305 |
| 1990 | 20 | 3,058 | ▲ 560 |
| 1989 | 15 | 3,618 | ▲ 544 |
| 1988 | 11 | 4,162 | ▼ 641 |
| 1987 | 13 | 3,521 | ▲ 609 |
| 1986 | 10 | 4,130 | back (not recorded in 1984–1985) |
| 1983 | 5 | 6,238 | back (not recorded in 1977–1982) |
| 1976 | 5 | 5,587 | new |