Polina vs Xenia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Polina

Girl #3,295 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Greek Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,295
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pola, Lina

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Xenia

Girl #3,324 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"stranger, foreigner (from xenos)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,324
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xeni, Zee, Nia

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Popularity Comparison

Polina Rank #3,295
Xenia Rank #3,324

Polina is more popular, ranked #3295 vs #3324 for Xenia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Polina ___

  • Polina Marie
  • Polina Anna
  • Polina Grace
  • Polina Elena
  • Polina Natasha
  • Polina Vera

Xenia ___

  • Xenia Marie
  • Xenia Grace
  • Xenia Sophia
  • Xenia Rose
  • Xenia Elise
  • Xenia Aurora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Polina

Natasha Katya Aleksei Dmitri Vera

If you choose Xenia

Xander Zephyr Athena Daphne Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polina or Xenia more popular?

Polina is more popular, ranked #3295 compared to Xenia at #3324 in the United States.

What do Polina and Xenia mean?

Polina means "small, humble" (Latin via Slavic origin). Xenia means "stranger, foreigner (from xenos)" (Greek origin).

Are Polina and Xenia boy or girl names?

Polina is primarily a girl name. Xenia is primarily a girl name.

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