Graceful, elegant, or bright
Xianni is a modern name often used in Chinese-American communities, typically combining the elements 'Xian' (meaning elegant, refined, or immortal) and 'Ni' (meaning girl or rainbow). It is a rare choice in the United States, offering a blend of traditional cultural roots and a contemporary phonetic feel.
Less common today
Xianni isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,171 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).