Xareni is a name used mainly in Mexico and among Mexican American families; its origin is uncertain, but it is usually explained as an Otomi word meaning "princess". Like Xochitl and Yaretzi, it belongs to a group of indigenous Mexican names that parents choose to honor their roots. In the United States Xareni was still a rarity in 2015 at number 8423; it climbed to number 2274 in 2022 and was given to 68 girls in 2025, ranking number 2581.