Xolani Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Zulu (South Africa)
Gender Distribution:
10% Masculine / 90% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'peaceful' or 'tranquil' in Zulu.
Meaning of the Name Xolani
Xolani is a Zulu name meaning 'peaceful' or 'tranquil'. It is a unisex name commonly given to both boys and girls in South Africa. The name reflects the desire for a harmonious and calm life. Xolani is derived from the Zulu word 'ukuxola' which means 'to comfort' or 'to make peace'.
Popularity of the Name Xolani
The popularity for the name Xolani peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 129 births, which ranked number 3,036 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Xolani had the most female births in 2022 with 129, which ranked number 1,626 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2019 with 14, which ranked number 6,093 out of 14,112 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Xolani has increased sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 139 births, an increase of 1637.50%. Among females, Xolani has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 129 births, an increase of 1512.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Xolani
- 10 Year Trend of Xolani: 1637.50%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Xolani: 1512.50%
Popularity of Xolani by State
Among females, Xolani was most popular in Southwestern states with 23 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 17 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Xolani. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 920 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 1583 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 627 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1533 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1171 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 840 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 1448 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Xolani
- Total Births of Xolani: 185 (33.04%)
- Female Births of Xolani: 170 (32.05%)
Given the upward trend of Xolani over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 33.04% increase in total births, for a total of 185 births in 2024. For Females, births for Xolani have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 170 female births in 2024, an increase of 32.05%.