girl name · Chinese origin
Xia
/ SHYAH /
Meaning
Xia means Rosy dawn clouds (霞) (Chinese).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Chinese
Pronunciation
SHYAH
Popularity
#5229 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Xia in the US, 1880–2025
Xia first appears in US records in 1981. It peaked in 2019, when 37 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 25.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Xia mean?
Xia is commonly the character 霞, “the rosy glow of dawn,” or 夏, “summer.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Xia mean?
Xia means Rosy dawn clouds (霞). Xia is commonly the character 霞, “the rosy glow of dawn,” or 夏, “summer.”
What is the origin of the name Xia?
Xia is of Chinese origin.
How do you pronounce Xia?
Xia is pronounced “SHYAH.”
Is Xia a boy or a girl name?
Xia is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Xia?
In 2025, Xia ranked #5229 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Xia most popular?
Xia was most popular in 2019, when about 37 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.