Jesenia
Jesenia is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Jasmine flower or resembling the Jessenia palm tree.
Origin and history
Jesenia is a feminine given name derived from Jessenia, a botanical genus of South American palm trees named in honor of the botanist Carl Jessey, or connected to the Arabic name Yasmin meaning jasmine. It gained popularity in Spanish-speaking communities and spread in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a distinct choice with moderate historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
4,764 babies in the United States have been named Jesenia since 1880. It ranks #2536 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1995.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.9 %)
- NY (22.6 %)
- TX (13.4 %)
- FL (11.2 %)
- NJ (10.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 496 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,109 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,601 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,087 |
| 2010-2019 | 365 |
| 2020-2029 | 106 |
Famous people named Jesenia
- Jesenia Bailey: Television Personality
Nicknames
Jess, Jessi, Senia
Fun facts
- The name is closely associated with the genus of South American trees named Jessenia.
- The name Jesenia saw its highest usage in the U.S. during the late 1980s and 1990s.