girl name · Spanish origin
Ximena
/ hee-MEH-nah /
Meaning
Ximena means Listener; heard (Spanish).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Spanish
Pronunciation
hee-MEH-nah
Popularity
#183 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Ximena in the US, 1880–2025
Ximena first appears in US records in 1966. It peaked in 2016, when 2,680 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,686.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Ximena mean?
Ximena is a Spanish name traditionally linked to “heard” or “listener.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ximena mean?
Ximena means Listener; heard. Ximena is a Spanish name traditionally linked to “heard” or “listener.”
What is the origin of the name Ximena?
Ximena is of Spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Ximena?
Ximena is pronounced “hee-MEH-nah.”
Is Ximena a boy or a girl name?
Ximena is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Ximena?
In 2025, Ximena ranked #183 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ximena most popular?
Ximena was most popular in 2016, when about 2,680 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.