Xian

Where Xian comes from

Wiktionary's etymology listing comes up empty for Xian.

Xian through the years
  1. 1997
    First appearance
    #8,110 among boys with 6 babies, the first year at least five got the name.
  2. 2009
    Mostly boys from here
    Until now more girls than boys got the name. From this year on, more boys have.
  3. 2023
    Peak, #4,112
    26 babies named Xian, the most in any year.
In the dictionary

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Namesakes

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