Ximena
Ximena is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Hearkener, standard female derivative of Simon.
Origin and history
Ximena is a traditional Spanish feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Jimena or Simon, meaning 'hearkener' or 'listener'. It has long-standing historic roots in Spain and Latin America and has gained strong popularity in the United States in recent decades. It offers a classic yet distinct sound with its characteristic initial 'X'.
Popularity in the United States
39,656 babies in the United States have been named Ximena since 1880. It ranks #690 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #151.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.9 %)
- TX (28.6 %)
- AZ (5.4 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- CO (2.6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 56 |
| 1980-1990 | 89 |
| 1990-2000 | 385 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,801 |
| 2010-2019 | 21,026 |
| 2020-2029 | 11,294 |
Famous people named Ximena
- Ximena Navarrete: Actress, Model
- Ximena Duque: Actress, Television Personality
Nicknames
Mena, Xime
Fun facts
- Ximena was the name of Doña Ximena, the wife of the legendary medieval Spanish knight El Cid.
- It is an archaic Spanish spelling variant of Jimena that has retained immense popularity.