Ximena Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationhee-MEN-ah / xiˈmenaSpanish; Arabic
Meaning
Spanish: 'listener'; Arabic: 'to hear'
Historical & Cultural Background
Ximena is a feminine name of Spanish origin, derived from the name Jimeno, which has roots in the Arabic name 'Ishaq'. It gained popularity in Spain and Latin America, particularly in the 20th century. The name is often associated with historical figures and has variations in different cultures.
Trend Summary
Ximena has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jimena
- Xime
International Variants
- Jimena (Spanish)
- Ximena (Spanish)
Famous people named Ximena
Ximena Navarrete is a Mexican actress and beauty queen who won Miss Universe 2010.
Ximena Sariñana is a Mexican singer-songwriter and actress known for her contributions to Latin music.
Fictional characters named Ximena
Ximena is a character in the novel 'La Casa de los Espíritus' by Isabel Allende.
Ximena is a character in the animated series 'Elena of Avalor', serving as a friend to the main character.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ximena was first seen in the United States in 1966. Ximena has ranked as high as #262 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, and Colorado. In the past 5 years the name Ximena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ximena (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 490 | |
| TX | 423 | |
| AZ | 83 | |
| IL | 77 | |
| FL | 51 | |
| NC | 48 | |
| WA | 46 | |
| CO | 41 | |
| GA | 39 | |
| NY | 39 | |
| NV | 23 | |
| OR | 22 | |
| IN | 21 | |
| VA | 20 | |
| IA | 19 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 43 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 59 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 78 |
| 2000 | 125 |
| 2001 | 263 |
| 2002 | 424 |
| 2003 | 564 |
| 2004 | 770 |
| 2005 | 891 |
| 2006 | 815 |
| 2007 | 885 |
| 2008 | 1,012 |
| 2009 | 1,052 |
| 2010 | 1,210 |
| 2011 | 1,465 |
| 2012 | 1,463 |
| 2013 | 1,960 |
| 2014 | 2,341 |
| 2015 | 2,602 |
| 2016 | 2,680 |
| 2017 | 2,546 |
| 2018 | 2,571 |
| 2019 | 2,187 |
| 2020 | 2,037 |
| 2021 | 2,000 |
| 2022 | 2,009 |
| 2023 | 1,812 |
| 2024 | 1,744 |