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Xenobia

zen-OH-bee-uh /zɛnˈoʊbiə/

At a glance

In short
Xenobia, a rare Greek name with regal roots, signifies intelligence and resilience. Inspired by Queen Zenobia of Palmyra.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2023 (#11,169)
Babies in 2023
8 (<0.01% of girls)
First recorded
2023 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Xenobia

The name Xenobia, primarily a female name, has its roots deeply embedded in Greek culture and history. Pronounced as zen-OH-bee-uh in English and ksee-NOH-bee-ah in Greek, this unique name carries with it a regal air and historical significance. Xenobia is derived from the more commonly known variation Zenobia, which belonged to a 3rd-century Queen of Palmyra. Known for her intelligence, diplomatic acumen, and warrior skills, Queen Zenobia became a symbol of female strength and resilience. Despite its illustrious background, Xenobia remains quite rare in contemporary times. In 2023, the name was given to only 8 newborns in the United States, ranking at 11114. This rarity might appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet culturally rich name for their daughter.

How to pronounce Xenobia

English

Greek

Popularity of Xenobia in the U.S.

Xenobia appears in the records for the U.S. only in 2023, ranked #11,169 with 8 babies.

Bar chart: 8 girls named Xenobia in the U.S. in 2023, ranked #11,169 among girl names.
  • Girls named Xenobia (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale)
In 2023. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2023 1 row
Xenobia: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2023811,169new

Notable people named Xenobia

  • Xenobia Bailey is an American artist and designer known for her African-inspired crochet hats, large-scale fiber art and mandalas.