Yessenia
Yessenia is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Jasmine flower; fragrant flower.
Origin and history
Yessenia is a feminine name of Arabic origin that gained widespread popularity in Latin America and the United States following the success of a popular 1970 Mexican telenovela of the same name. Derived from the floral name Jessenia or Jasmine, it carries the meaning of 'jasmine flower'. It remains a recognizable given name in the U.S. with steady niche usage.
Popularity in the United States
7,454 babies in the United States have been named Yessenia since 1880. It ranks #1940 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.3 %)
- TX (19.5 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
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 | 344 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,221 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,917 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,086 |
| 2010-2019 | 701 |
| 2020-2029 | 185 |
Famous people named Yessenia
- Yessenia Centeno: Athlete, Runner
Nicknames
Yessi, Yess, Senia
Fun facts
- The name's surge in popularity in the late 20th century was strongly driven by the 1970 Mexican telenovela Yessenia, starring Fanny Cano.
- Yessenia is a variant spelling of Yesenia, which relates directly to a genus of South American palms as well as the jasmine flower.