Ximena
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.
Is Ximena popular?
Rising Ximena has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 11,294 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 21,026 | |
| 2000s | 6,801 | |
| 1990s | 385 | |
| 1980s | 89 | |
| 1970s | 56 | |
| 1960s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ximena mean?
An old Iberian name (also spelled Jimena; the archaic X represents the sound later written J) of genuinely uncertain origin. The main theories derive it from the Basque seme 'son', or treat it as a feminine of Simon/Simeon (Hebrew Shim'on, 'he has heard'). Neither is settled. Famous as the wife of El Cid.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ximena mean?
Ximena means uncertain; medieval Iberian. An old Iberian name (also spelled Jimena; the archaic X represents the sound later written J) of genuinely uncertain origin. The main theories derive it from the Basque seme 'son', or treat it as a feminine of Simon/Simeon (Hebrew Shim'on, 'he has heard'). Neither is settled. Famous as the wife of El Cid.
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.
Is Ximena a popular name right now?
Ximena has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
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.
What names are similar to Ximena?
Names similar to Ximena include Catalina, Carmen, Lucía, Daniela, Mariana.
What names go well with Ximena?
spanish names that pair well with Ximena include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.