Lee vs Xariah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Xariah

Girl #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"helped by God"

Origin: Hebrew (Azariah root)

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,163
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xari, Ria, Ri

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Xariah Rank #5,163

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5163 for Xariah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lee ___

  • Lee James
  • Lee Andrew
  • Lee Michael
  • Lee Thomas
  • Lee Roy
  • Lee Wayne

Xariah ___

  • Xariah Rose
  • Xariah Grace
  • Xariah Jade
  • Xariah Nicole
  • Xariah Faith
  • Xariah Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

If you choose Xariah

Zariah Amara Zaniyah Kamari Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Xariah more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Xariah at #5163 in the United States.

What do Lee and Xariah mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Xariah means "helped by God" (Hebrew (Azariah root) origin).

Are Lee and Xariah boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Xariah is primarily a girl name.

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