Ixia

The name Ixia originates from the Greek 'ixos mistletoe'. The meaning of Ixia is 'pine thistle', a scientific term for a species of flowers indigenous to South Africa. The name refers to a different plant species, often called corn lilies. People with this name are believed to be consistent, optimistic, and charismatic. The earliest recorded use of this name was on March 15, 1912. Between 1880-2020, fewer than five babies each year were named Ixia. The name is commonly used in contemporary literary works and was adopted by Maria V. Snyder for her epic nine-book series, 'The Chronicles Of Ixia'. Popular Ixia flowers are Ixia maculata, Ixia monadelpha, Ixia paniculata, Ixia scillaris, and Ixia viridiflora.