Nabi vs Xia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nabi

Girl #4,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"butterfly"

Origin: Korean word name

Cultural Roots

Korean Japanese Arabic (different meaning)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,920
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nab

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Xia

Girl #5,065 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ancient dynasty, civilization's beginning"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Chinese-American Vietnamese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,065
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Nabi Rank #4,920
Xia Rank #5,065

Nabi is more popular, ranked #4920 vs #5065 for Xia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nabi ___

  • Nabi Rose
  • Nabi Grace
  • Nabi Lynn
  • Nabi Soo
  • Nabi Ji
  • Nabi Mae

Xia ___

  • Xia Rose
  • Xia Grace
  • Xia Marie
  • Xia Lily
  • Xia Pearl
  • Xia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nabi

Hana Soo Mina Juno Luna

If you choose Xia

Mei Lin Yuna Kai Wei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nabi or Xia more popular?

Nabi is more popular, ranked #4920 compared to Xia at #5065 in the United States.

What do Nabi and Xia mean?

Nabi means "butterfly" (Korean word name origin). Xia means "ancient dynasty, civilization's beginning" (Chinese origin).

Are Nabi and Xia boy or girl names?

Nabi is primarily a girl name. Xia is primarily a girl name.

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