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Ximena vs Lucía

Which is more popular?
Lucía is more popular than Ximena today: about 3,012 US babies were given the name Lucía in 2025, compared with 1,686 named Ximena.
XimenaLucía
Meaning uncertain; medieval Iberian light
Origin spanish spanish
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation hee-MEH-nah loo-SEE-ah
Syllables 3 3
First appeared19661880
Peak year2016 (2,680)2025 (3,012)
In 20251,6863,012
TrendRisingNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ximena Lucía
18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeXimenaLucía
2020s 11,294 14,117
2010s 21,026 14,704
2000s 6,801 8,097
1990s 385 3,968
1980s 89 3,341
1970s 56 2,476
1960s 5 2,547
1950s 0 2,501
1940s 0 1,870
1930s 0 1,643
1920s 0 1,760
1910s 0 1,260
1900s 0 464
1890s 0 347
1880s 0 240

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 Lucía mean?

The Spanish form of Lucia, feminine of the Roman name Lucius, from the Latin lux (genitive lucis) 'light'. Borne by Saint Lucy, martyr and patron of the blind, traditionally associated with light and sight.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ximena or Lucía more popular?

Lucía is more popular than Ximena today: about 3,012 US babies were given the name Lucía in 2025, compared with 1,686 named Ximena.

What is the difference between Ximena and Lucía?

Ximena means uncertain; medieval Iberian (spanish origin), while Lucía means light (spanish origin).

Which name is older, Ximena or Lucía?

In US records, Ximena first appears in 1966 and Lucía in 1880, so Lucía has the longer recorded history.