Xian
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of John — from the Hebrew Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity: Ranked #5195 in 2025 with 19 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ian. Shares the meaning 'God is gracious.'
Similar names: xiana, xianna, xianni, xia, xavian, xavianna, xiadani, xialani
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Xian? About 1 in 175,184 babies born in 2025 were named Xian, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Xian
What does the name Xian mean?
Xian means “God is gracious” from Scottish Gaelic form of John — from the Hebrew Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן) roots.
What is the origin of the name Xian?
Xian has Scottish Gaelic form of John — from the Hebrew Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן) origin. The traditional meaning is “God is gracious”.
How popular is Xian?
Xian ranked #5045 in 2025 — given to 19 babies that year.
When was Xian most popular?
Xian peaked in 2023 with 26 babies registered that year.
Is Xian a boy or girl name?
Xian is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 81% of Xians are boys and 19% are girls.
Is the name Xian rising or falling in popularity?
Xian has fallen 126 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4919 in 2020 to #5045 in 2025.
How long has Xian been recorded?
Xian appears in birth records across 29 years — from 1997 through 2025.