Meaning and history
Xaviera is a feminine form of Xavier used in Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, and English contexts. Xavier comes from the Basque place name Etxeberria or Xabier, meaning “new house,” and spread through Saint Francis Xavier. The feminine form retains this geographical and Catholic history. Notable bearers include Dutch writer Xaviera Hollander, author of The Happy Hooker, and American contemporary artist Xaviera Simmons, whose work spans photography, performance, and installation.
20062006: 7 births, rank #13,606
2007: 16 births, rank #7,733
2008: 9 births, rank #11,599
2009: 10 births, rank #10,679
2010: 13 births, rank #8,701
20112011: 8 births, rank #12,153
2012: 5 births, rank #16,869
2013: no US SSA record for this spelling
2014: 12 births, rank #8,966
2015: no US SSA record for this spelling
20162016: 8 births, rank #11,781
2017: 10 births, rank #9,943
2018: 13 births, rank #8,146
2019: 7 births, rank #12,448
2020: 8 births, rank #11,090
20212021: 11 births, rank #8,978
2022: 5 births, rank #15,306
2023: 7 births, rank #12,197
2024: 8 births, rank #11,122
20252025: 12 births, rank #8,362
In 2025, 12 babies were recorded with the name Xaviera, ranking #8,362 among girls.