Xela Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Mayan
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
A unique and unconventional name of Mayan origin.
Meaning of the Name Xela
Xela is a name of Mayan origin. It is the reverse spelling of the Mayan city of Quetzaltenango, which is commonly referred to as Xela. The name carries the historical and cultural significance of the indigenous people of Guatemala. It is a unique and unconventional name choice with roots in ancient civilization.
Popularity of the Name Xela
The popularity for the name Xela peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 42 births, which ranked number 6,576 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Xela had the most female births in 2022 with 42, which ranked number 3,630 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Xela has increased sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 42 births, an increase of 281.82%. Among females, Xela has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 42 births, an increase of 281.82%.
Nationwide Popularity of Xela
- 10 Year Trend of Xela: 281.82%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Xela: 281.82%
Popularity of Xela by State
Among females, Xela was most popular in Western states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 10 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Xela. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2045 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2642 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Xela
- Total Births of Xela: 48 (14.34%)
- Female Births of Xela: 48 (14.34%)
Given the upward trend of Xela over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 14.34% increase in total births, for a total of 48 births in 2024. For Females, births for Xela have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 48 female births in 2024, an increase of 14.34%.