Xela
Meaning
"under ten (Maya origin, place name)"
Origin: Mam Maya
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,431
- Total SSA Count
- 24
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Xel, Ela
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"under ten (Maya origin, place name)"
Origin: Mam Maya
"from the woods"
Origin: Greek
Xela is more popular, ranked #5431 vs #5472 for Xylie.
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Xela is more popular, ranked #5431 compared to Xylie at #5472 in the United States.
Xela means "under ten (Maya origin, place name)" (Mam Maya origin). Xylie means "from the woods" (Greek origin).
Xela is primarily a girl name. Xylie is primarily a girl name.