27 Unisex Names That Start With X

Unisex names that start with X are an ultra-elite group, with none given to more than 100 babies in a single year. The most common gender-neutral X name for either sex is Xolani, a traditionally male Zulu name that is given to girls more often than boys in the US.

Along with Xolani, other unisex names beginning with X include the invented cross-cultural choice Xael, Alexander and Alexandra nickname Xan, and Zen-alternative Xen.

Here, our full selection of unisex names that start with X, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry. You also might be interested in our lists of Girl Names That Start With X, Boy Names That Start With X, or our full list of Names That Start With X.

In the 2025 US rankings, Xavier is used for both girls and boys: number 10874 for girls and number 108 for boys.

See also Baby Names A-Z.