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American names starting with X include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to American heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes American-origin names so enduring.

American names starting with X — quick facts

  • 144 American names begin with the letter X
  • 62 girl names, 80 boy names
  • American names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

American Girl Names Starting With X

62 girl names

#769
American
Light, brightness
#817
American
a modern variant of Azariah, meaning 'helped by God'
#844
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#947
American↑ Rising
Derived from the Greek word 'xylon', meaning wood or forest.
#995
American
New house
#999
American
Beautiful
#1083
American
A unique or modern creation, often interpreted as 'beautiful' or 'radiant'
#1293
American
tranquility or calmness
#1327
American
A derivative of 'Xenia,' meaning hospitality.
#1569
American
Defender of men
#1828
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Happiness; joy; Derived from 'Xara', meaning bright or joyous
#2048
American↑ Rising
from the woods
#2885
American↑ Rising
Shining, bright
#4445
American↑ Rising
A modern name without a defined etymology, possibly inspired by 'Zalia', suggesting beauty or a colorful personality.
#4647
American↑ Rising
God is gracious
#4862
American↑ Rising
Life; A variant of Zoey
#5115
American↑ Rising
A version of the name Zaya, meaning 'victorious'
#5371
American↑ Rising
Emanating from a place
#7617
American↑ Rising
Heavenly
#8955
American↑ Rising
A variation of the word 'sky', connoting openness and freedom
#9565
American↑ Rising
The princess
#9571
American↑ Rising
A modern invented name possibly derived from 'Xena', meaning 'guest' or 'stranger'.
American↑ Rising
A feminine form of Javier; meaning 'new house'.
American
A modern invented variation possibly combining 'Xay' and 'Lee'
American↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
American
heavenly, divine
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Derived from 'xylon', meaning 'wood'
American↑ Rising
English
American
God is gracious
American↑ Rising
Possibly derived from 'Zoe', meaning 'life' in Greek.
American↑ Rising
The meaning is unclear, possibly derived from the Greek word for 'wood.'
American
To grow
American
Possibly a variation of 'Zahlia' or a unique composite name.
American
Heavenly
American↑ Rising
American English
American
A variation of the name Zara, which means 'princess' or 'flower'.
American
sister
American
a creative modern name; no specific meaning
American
A name that suggests abundance and prosperity, often associated with nature.
American↑ Rising
The Name is a Variant of 'Cecilia' which means 'blind'.
American
Ease; grace
American
Ray of light
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Of unknown origin, possibly a combination of 'Zara' and 'Maria', meaning 'princess' or 'beloved'.
American
Bright, splendid
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A modern invented name, possibly derived from Xylem, relating to the woody tissue of plants.
American
A beloved name with deep roots
American
A modern invented name that may connote 'peace' or 'tranquility'.
American
A modern invented name possibly derived from Xena, meaning 'guest' or 'stranger.'
American
A modern variant, possibly derived from Xara or Zara
American
Bright, radiant
American
pure and innocent
American
Xeniyah is often considered related to 'stranger' or 'guest'.
American
derived from the Greek word 'xylon', meaning 'wood'
American
A variation of the name Aliyah, meaning 'to ascend' or 'to rise up'
American
Shining
American
Heavenly, Sky
American↑ Rising
A modern, unique name, possibly related to celestial meanings.
American
stranger, foreigner
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a modern name with no established meaning, blending various phonetic elements
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A modern invented name with no specific meaning.
American
To shine or brilliance
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Variant of 'Zalynn', meaning 'gift from God'

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American Boy Names Starting With X

80 boy names

#526
American
bright
#537
American
protector
#595
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a variant of Xavier, which means 'bright' or 'new house'.
#629
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#688
American
The new house
#734
American
derived from the name Xavier, meaning 'new house'
#754
American
dark-haired
#844
American
a modern variation of the name Xavier, meaning 'the new house' or 'bright'.
#896
American
a unique modern creation
#994
American
Variant of Xavier, which means 'new house' or 'bright'.
#1072
American
A creative variant of Xavier
#1188
American
The name Xadyn is a modern, invented name often associated with strength and uniqueness.
#1201
American
New house
#1370
American
A modern name possibly inspired by elements of science fiction or contemporary culture.
#1431
American
Bright and shining
#1539
American
a unique or modern creation
#1547
American
Possibly derived from the name 'Javier', meaning 'the new house' or 'bright'.
#1553
American
Modern variation of the name Aiden, meaning 'little fire'
#1642
American
A variant of 'Zalan', which means 'calm' or 'peaceful'
#1693
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Little Fire
#1696
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A beloved name with deep roots
#1701
American
A modern invented name, possibly a variation of 'Zion', which is often associated with a biblical reference to a utopian place or a symbolic term for the heavenly realm.
#1764
American
the new house
#1784
American↑ Rising
Bright; New
#1850
American
Noble
#1933
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The Lord remembers
#1939
American
The Deliverer; Savior
#1960
American
Savior
#2218
American
from the battle or from the valley
#2889
American↑ Rising
American English
#3702
American↑ Rising
gift of God
#3870
American↑ Rising
A modern combination of 'Xavier' and other names, signifying new beginnings
#4600
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Defender of the people
#5054
American↑ Rising
a form of Zane
#5055
American↑ Rising
Derived from the word 'xylem,' related to plant tissue.
#5056
American↑ Rising
The new age and fresh
#5651
American↑ Rising
A modern blend name, potentially derived from 'Zyler' or 'Tyler'.
#6865
American↑ Rising
American English
#6867
American↑ Rising
The name Xyan is often interpreted as a modern variation of 'Zion', which connotes a place of peace and refuge.
#7697
American
a modern variation of the name Aidan, fiery or little fire
#7699
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#7700
American↑ Rising
A modern variation of the name 'Xavier', meaning 'bright' or 'new house'.
#7702
American
bright; new house
#8221
American
a modern variation of Adrian, meaning 'from Hadria'
#8223
American↑ Rising
An exotic gemstone
#8874
American
An invented name possibly derived from 'Zane', which means 'God is gracious'.
#8941
American
Variant of 'Zaylen', meaning 'the one who defines himself'
#9656
American
A modern name that combines elements from various names such as Xavier and Zavian, suggesting a young or prosperous natu
#9702
American↑ Rising
a variant of the name Kaelan, meaning 'slender' or 'narrow'
#9703
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Unknown or Modern
#9704
American↑ Rising
new house or bright
#9705
American
A creative spelling of 'Zane', meaning 'God is gracious'.
#9706
American
Bright; new house
American↑ Rising
A form derived from a blend of the names Xander and Jaylin
American
a name representing strength and resilience
American
A creative form of Xavier
American
the meaning is speculative but may imply 'gifted' or 'gracious'
American
Variant of Zachary, meaning 'The Lord has remembered'
American
A modern variant of the name Alexander, which means 'defender of the people'.
American
A modern variation combining 'X' and 'Aven', meaning 'a new beginning'
American↑ Rising
God strengthens'.
American
The light or bright one
American
God is my strength.
American↑ Rising
chief
American
the new house
American↑ Rising
Variant of Xavier, meaning 'a new house or bright'.
American
Derived from 'Javier', which means 'the new house'.
American
Holder of the heel
American
A beloved name with deep roots
American
Greek
American↑ Rising
A variation of the name Aiden, often associated with brightness or fire.
American
American English
American
defender of the people
American
Variant of Adrian, meaning 'from Hadria'
American
bound, destiny
American
son of the land of the little hills
American
Similar to Xavier; bright
American
a modern variation of Zade, which can mean 'prosperous'
American
A variant of Xavier; bright; new house
American
Of wood or pertaining to wood.

American Unisex Names Starting With X

2 gender-neutral names

#848
American
Derived from Xavier, meaning 'new house' or 'bright'.
#9701
American
Derived from the name 'Zael', meaning 'the Lord is my God'.