Xhaka Name Meaning & Origin
/ZHAH-kah/Xhaka is most likely a name of Algerian origin.
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Name Origin
The name 'Xhaka' is of Albanian origin, notably associated with Granit Xhaka, a Swiss footballer of Albanian descent. It is a surname that has gained recognition internationally, especially in sports. The name itself is less common as a given name and is primarily used as a surname, but it has been adopted as a first name in some contexts.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Algerian (Berber and Arab influences) 74% -
Spanish (Catalan or Spanish) 16% -
Portuguese (Portuguese) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Xhaka
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Xhaka
Granite Xhaka, a Swiss professional footballer playing for Arsenal and the Swiss national team; Xhaka Xhaka, a fictional character in some stories; and Xhaka, a surname of Albanian origin with historical roots in the Balkans.
Xhaka Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 9
People with this name tend to be: Humanitarian, generous and compassionate.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.