80 Rare Girl Names Starting With X From Around the World

The letter X is the one almost nobody claims, which is exactly why a girl’s name that opens with it turns heads before she says a word. Think Xiomara rolling off the tongue, Xanthe with its bright golden roots, or Xena landing with a little swagger.

English gives us very few X starters, so we went looking further afield and pulled 80 girl names from Chinese, Nahuatl, Greek, Basque, and African traditions. Some are soft and lyrical, some are strong and unusual, and each one comes with its meaning and origin so you know the story behind it.

Scroll on to find the X name that fits your daughter, whether you want something ancient, something playful, or something no one else at the playground will have.

80 Exhilarating Girl Names That Start With X

They say X marks the spot, making these names as perfect as buried treasure:

1. X: Since the Twitter-to-X rebrand, this initial works well as a trendy, standalone name.
2. Xaadsan: A gentle Somali name with a soft, melodic sound for a baby girl.
3. Xaali: This Somali name carries an uncertain meaning but offers a beautiful feminine vibe.
4. Xaawo: An ethereal Somali form of Eve that means “life.”
5. Xabado: A Somali name reminding us of the Spanish word for Saturday.
6. Xaddiyo: Another Somali name of uncertain meaning with excellent rhythm.
7. Xadriana: A lively variation of the Roman Adriana, meaning “from Adria.”
8. Xafsa: A form of the spiritual Arabic girl name Hafsa, meaning “young lioness.”
9. Xai-Xai: Named after a city in Mozambique, offering a cool geographical tie.
10. Xaliima: A Somali form of the Arabic name Halimah, meant for a patient and gentle woman.
11. Xalwo: A short and sweet Somali name that also refers to a dessert.
12. Xamara: An uncommon way to spell Samara, meaning “protected by God.”
13. Xanadu: A name for an idyllic, perfect place, drawn from Coleridge’s poem Kubla Khan and its vision of Kublai Khan’s summer capital.
14. Xanda: A feminine form of Xander, short for the Greek Alexander, meaning “defender of men.”
15. Xandra: This Alexandra short form means “defender of men” and belongs to a Disney goddess.
16. Xandria: A modern and fresh short form of Alexandria.
17. Xanh: This enchanting Vietnamese name refers to an ocean shade of green and blue.
18. Xanna: You can use this as a short form of Susanna, meaning “lily.”
19. Xanthe: A mythical Greek female name from xanthos, meaning golden or yellow-haired, borne by an Oceanid in Greek myth.
20. Xanthite: A shiny mineral name easily recognized by Warhammer players.
21. Xanto: An Italian form of Xanthe meaning “golden-haired.”
22. Xara: A version of the popular Arabic and Hebrew name Zara, meaning “blooming flower.”
23. Xaria: A modern variant of Zara fit for a princess or blooming flower.
24. Xarifa: A rare literary name with a beautiful style and unknown meaning.
25. Xavia: A feminine take on the Spanish Xavier, meaning “new house.”
26. Xaviera: A bright and splendid Spanish name for your little star.
27. Xawa: A likely variant of Xaawo, an African X name meaning “life.”
28. Xayah: A gorgeous alternative to Raya or Kaia with Asian roots.
29. Xayide: A rare fantasy name honoring the Mistress of Emptiness from The NeverEnding Story.
30. Xelia: A rare Indian name meaning “princess.”
31. Xena: A feisty Greek-rooted pick meaning guest or stranger, made famous worldwide by the Warrior Princess.
32. Xenia: A Slavic girl’s name from Greek meaning “hospitality” and “welcoming guest.”
33. Xetsa: A unique West African name meaning “twin.”
34. Xewali: This captivating Indian name refers to the night jasmine flower.
35. Xhaneta: Coming from the same stem as Janet, this dreamy name means “God is gracious.”
36. Xhemile: This Albanian name stems from the Arabic Jamila and means “beautiful.”
37. Xheni: An Albanian form of Jenny.
38. Xheraldina: A version of Geraldine meant for a warrior woman powerful with a spear.
39. Xhevahire: An Albanian name translating to “jewel” for your kind little gem.
40. Xhezmie: A dreamy Albanian name of uncertain meaning with fantastic spelling.
41. Xhosa: Inspired by the language spoken by a native South African tribe.
42. Xiá: A Chinese dynasty name carrying the dreamy Mandarin meaning of “rosy clouds.”
43. Xiang: This cute Chinese name translates to “fragrant” and “lucky.”
44. Xianghua: A standout place name originating from China.
45. Xiao: A Chinese name element meaning “sunrise” or “dawn.”
46. Xiaoling: This melodic Chinese name combines elements meaning “dawn” and “spirit.”
47. Xiaoyan: A special Chinese female name with meanings including “dawn” and “bird.”
48. Xiaoyu: This gender-neutral Chinese name holds various impressive meanings.
49. Xiavelo: A cute Tsonga X name to share with your newest addition.
50. Xichavo: A dignified African name from the Tsonga people, tied to honor and respect.
51. Xiddig: A shimmering Somali X name meant for a little star.
52. Xienna: A cool twist on Sienna carrying the earthy color meaning of orange and red.
53. Xihlamariso: A special Tsonga name with the pleasant meaning of “surprise.”
54. Xiluva: An African flower name that starts with X.
55. Ximena: A pretty Hispanic name from the Hebrew Simon meaning “one who hears.”
56. Xinia: A variant of Xenia offering the same hospitable meaning.
57. Xinlin: This romantic Chinese name translates to “dawn” and “forest.”
58. Xīnyán: This Mandarin name represents a girl full of joy and beauty.
59. Xinyi: A delightful Chinese name for ladies with a happy heart.
60. Xiomara: A triumphant Spanish women’s name meant for a girl ready for battle.
61. Xion: A Kingdom Hearts heroine name linked to the Hebrew Zion, meaning “highest point.”
62. Xisomisani: This Tsonga name uniquely relates to the dry seasons.
63. Xitshembhiso: This Tsonga name means promise and carries a noble, hopeful ring.
64. Xitsundzuxo: A memorable Tsonga name linked to remembrance and keeping loved ones in mind.
65. Xiu: This short Chinese name radiates beauty and elegance.
66. Xiuying: An elegant flower pick among long Chinese names.
67. Xiuzhen: A Chinese name rich with meanings like elegance and luxury.
68. Xivono: A Tsonga name perfectly suited for a baby with a strong vision.
69. Xóchitl: A standout Aztec name pronounced SOH-cheetl, from the Nahuatl word for flower.
70. Xoey: An unconventional and modern spelling of Zoe, meaning “life.”
71. Xolani: A gender-neutral Zulu name meaning peace, rooted in the isiZulu word uxolo for forgiveness and goodwill.
72. Xolisile: A humble Zulu name representing true forgiveness.
73. Xuân: This Vietnamese name means “springtime” and works perfectly for a March baby.
74. Xue: Pronounced SHWEH, this unisex Chinese element means “snow” or “studious.”
75. Xulia: A fantastic Galician alternative to Julia carrying the same youthful meaning.
76. Xuliana: A Galician form of the Latin-rooted name Juliana, meaning “youthful.”
77. Xuri: A cute 4-letter name and spelling variant of the Swahili Zuri.
78. Xyla: A musical Greek name with the mystical meaning of “woodland dweller.”
79. Xylina: This fairy-like Greek name mirrors Xyla and means “wood dweller.”
80. Xzherieh: A unique variant of the Swahili Zuri, meaning “beautiful.”

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