Xiao Name Popularity and Statistics
Xiao is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Xiao?
Xiao is spelled X-I-A-O. The name has 4 letters.
Xiao Popularity in 2006
Rank#13,606
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage rose 2,856 places to #13,606 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2005.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Xiao Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1984 through 2006. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Girls | 7 | #13,606 |
| 2005 | Girls | 5 | #16,462 |
| 2001 | Girls | 5 | #15,352 |
| 2000 | Girls | 8 | #10,745 |
| 1999 | Girls | 5 | #14,411 |
| 1997 | Girls | 8 | #9,802 |
| 1996 | Girls | 5 | #13,518 |
| 1995 | Girls | 8 | #9,553 |
| 1994 | Boys | 6 | #7,770 |
| 1993 | Girls | 9 | #8,719 |
| 1984 | Girls | 5 | #10,422 |
When Was Xiao Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1993 · Girls
9 recorded births
National rank #8,719
2000 · Girls
8 recorded births
National rank #10,745
1997 · Girls
8 recorded births
National rank #9,802
1995 · Girls
8 recorded births
National rank #9,553
Where Xiao Ranked Highest in 2006
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,944 | 6 |