Ximena
x(i)-me-na
US Popularity:344
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:One who hears; Son
Ximena is a girl’s name of Spanish origin. It derives from the Hebrew name Simeon, which means "one who hears.” It's prevalent in Spanish-speaking nations like Mexico, and a popular alternative spelling is Jimena. In the 11th century, the wife of the Spanish military hero El Cid was named Ximena. Upon his death, she took over as ruler. Today, several well-known Spanish-speaking actresses bear the name, including Ximena Navarrete of Mexico and Ximena Herrera of Bolivia.
Ximena Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ximena is currently #695 on The Bump
Girl:Ximena is currently #299 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ximena is currently #344 in U.S. births
Girl:Ximena is currently #108 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#344
in 2022
- 4
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Behind the Name, Ximena February 2019
Name Doctor, Ximena
Behind the Name, Ximeno August 2017
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