Jessenia
Jessenia is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Jasmine flower or botanical derivative.
Origin and history
Jessenia is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic name Jasmine (Yasmin), popularized in Spanish-speaking cultures and adopted into U.S. usage. It gained visibility through popular culture, including novelas and television appearances. In the United States, it remains a distinct, moderately rare choice.
Popularity in the United States
5,428 babies in the United States have been named Jessenia since 1880. It ranks #2340 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1932.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.3 %)
- NY (23.1 %)
- TX (15.2 %)
- FL (12.5 %)
- NJ (10.1 %)
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 | 318 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,084 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,876 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,376 |
| 2010-2019 | 605 |
| 2020-2029 | 169 |
Famous people named Jessenia
- Jessenia Cruz: Television Personality
Nicknames
Jess, Jesse, Jessi, Jenia
Fun facts
- Jessenia is closely linked to the botanical genus Jessenia, a group of South American palms, as well as the jasmine flower.
- The name saw peaks in usage following popular television characters and telenovela figures in the late 20th century.