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Daniela vs Ximena

Which is more popular?
Ximena is more popular than Daniela today: about 1,686 US babies were given the name Ximena in 2025, compared with 1,009 named Daniela.
DanielaXimena
Meaning God is my judge uncertain; medieval Iberian
Origin spanish spanish
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation dah-nee-EH-lah hee-MEH-nah
Syllables 3 3
First appeared19471966
Peak year2007 (3,079)2016 (2,680)
In 20251,0091,686
TrendDecliningRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Daniela Ximena
1960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeDanielaXimena
2020s 7,046 11,294
2010s 16,349 21,026
2000s 26,643 6,801
1990s 12,176 385
1980s 4,155 89
1970s 1,495 56
1960s 571 5
1950s 71 0
1940s 8 0

What does Daniela mean?

The Spanish feminine form of Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge' (dan 'to judge' + El 'God'). Daniel is the prophet of the lions' den in the Hebrew Bible.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Daniela or Ximena more popular?

Ximena is more popular than Daniela today: about 1,686 US babies were given the name Ximena in 2025, compared with 1,009 named Daniela.

What is the difference between Daniela and Ximena?

Daniela means God is my judge (spanish origin), while Ximena means uncertain; medieval Iberian (spanish origin).

Which name is older, Daniela or Ximena?

In US records, Daniela first appears in 1947 and Ximena in 1966, so Daniela has the longer recorded history.