December vs Xela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xela

Girl #5,431 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"under ten (Maya origin, place name)"

Origin: Mam Maya

Cultural Roots

Spanish Guatemalan American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,431
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xel, Ela

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

December Rank #5,239
Xela Rank #5,431

December is more popular, ranked #5239 vs #5431 for Xela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

December ___

  • December Rose
  • December Joy
  • December Wren
  • December Frost
  • December Eve
  • December Grace

Xela ___

  • Xela Marie
  • Xela Sofia
  • Xela Isabel
  • Xela Grace
  • Xela Luna
  • Xela Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose December

October June August Solstice Winter

If you choose Xela

Zara Selena Mateo Alejandro Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is December or Xela more popular?

December is more popular, ranked #5239 compared to Xela at #5431 in the United States.

What do December and Xela mean?

December means "tenth month (in original Roman calendar)" (Latin origin). Xela means "under ten (Maya origin, place name)" (Mam Maya origin).

Are December and Xela boy or girl names?

December is primarily a girl name. Xela is primarily a girl name.

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