Xolani
Meaningpeace · Zulu
- US rank
- #1,120
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,120 in 2025
209 babies were named Xolani in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,539 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2004–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Xolani you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,692 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Xolani, 209 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Xolani would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryXolani first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearXolani is at its all-time high right now: #1,120 in 2025.
- New on the sceneXolani wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2004.
- TrendXolani has climbed 1,539 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,120. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedXolani is most popular in Colorado, where it ranks #634, followed by North Carolina (#834) and Virginia (#843). It's in the top 1,000 in 7 states.
- MeaningIn Zulu, Xolani means “peace”.
About the name Xolani
Xolani is a girl name of African origin meaning “peace”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with X and ending in “-ani”. US birth records list Xolani for girls from 2004 to 2025, in 18 of those 22 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,120 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,120, with 209 babies.
Origin:African names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.0 | 1,016,949 girls |
| 2010s | 8.3 | 120,048 girls |
| 2020s | 91 | 10,987 girls |
More African girl names
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Girl name: Zahra · radiant, bright
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
- Girl name: Salma · safe, peaceful
- Girl name: Khadija · premature child
- Girl name: Aminah · trustworthy
Questions about the name Xolani
What does the name Xolani mean?
Xolani means “peace” in Zulu.
What is the origin of the name Xolani?
Xolani has African roots in our records. Other African names include Layla, Aisha, Amber.
Is Xolani a boy or girl name?
Xolani is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Xolani?
Xolani ranked #1,120 for US girls in 2025, given to 209 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,120).