Xanthe
Pronunciation: [ z-ANTH ]
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Xanthe first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 309 babies have been named Xanthe in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Xanthe is past its peak , currently ranked #63,504 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,504
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Xanthe
Xanthe is a girl name .
Xanthe is currently ranked #63,504 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Xanthe include Xan, Xant, Xanty, Xantie, Xay, Xaie, and Xankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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