Yesenia
Yesenia is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Jasmine flower or floral beauty.
Origin and history
Yesenia is a name derived from the Arabic word 'yasmin' or associated with the floral name Yessenia, which gained widespread popularity in the late 20th century through Spanish-language telenovelas. It was adapted into Spanish culture and became popular in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities. Today, it remains a recognized name with thousands of U.S. records.
Popularity in the United States
39,467 babies in the United States have been named Yesenia since 1880. It ranks #694 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1374.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.9 %)
- TX (16.8 %)
- IL (7.9 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
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 | 51 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,143 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,223 |
| 1990-2000 | 15,174 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,911 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,216 |
| 2020-2029 | 749 |
Famous people named Yesenia
- Yesenia Centeno: Athlete, Runner
Nicknames
Yessi, Seni, Nia
Fun facts
- The name's widespread rise in popularity across the Americas was heavily influenced by the Mexican telenovela 'Yesenia' in 1970.
- Etymologically, it shares roots with the plant genus Jessenia and the Arabic root for the jasmine flower.