Declining since 2009, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Gimena since 1991
Babies named Gimena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 217 |
| 2010s | 185 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Gimena first entered U.S. records in 1991 and enjoyed a steady climb, reaching its peak rank in 2004 before the trajectory turned downward in 2009. By 2025 the name had fallen to rank 8,860, and today it is given to roughly 1 in 146,115 newborns. The name remains most frequent in Hispanic communities but has not concentrated in any single state. As a variant of the more established Jimena, Gimena offers a fresh spelling while retaining the same Hebrew-derived meaning of divine hearing.
Gimena is a Spanish variant of Jimena, itself a feminine form of the Hebrew name Simon, which means 'he hears' or 'God has heard'. The name Jimena was borne by a medieval Castilian noblewoman, Jimena Díaz, the wife of El Cid. In modern times, Gimena emerged in the late 20th century as an alternative spelling. It is used primarily in Spanish-speaking countries and among Hispanic communities in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gime, Mena, Gigi
Sibling names for Gimena
Names that share Gimena's style, for a brother or sister.
