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Ximena vs Daniela

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.
XimenaDaniela
Meaning uncertain; medieval Iberian God is my judge
Origin spanish spanish
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation hee-MEH-nah dah-nee-EH-lah
Syllables 3 3
First appeared19661947
Peak year2016 (2,680)2007 (3,079)
In 20251,6861,009
TrendRisingDeclining
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ximena Daniela
1960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ximena or Daniela 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 Ximena and Daniela?

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

Which name is older, Ximena or Daniela?

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