Declining since 1991, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Jesenia since 1971
Babies named Jesenia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 496 |
| 1980s | 1,109 |
| 1990s | 1,601 |
| 2000s | 1,087 |
| 2010s | 365 |
| 2020s | 106 |
Meaning & origin
Jesenia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971, a time when similar-sounding names like Yesenia were gaining attention through popular media. Its peak came in 1987, when it ranked highest in usage. Since 1991, its frequency has been steadily falling. In 2025, Jesenia ranked 7,133 with approximately 1 in 107,151 girls receiving the name. The name has been most popular in Texas among U.S. states. The trajectory suggests it is a name that enjoyed a brief period of favor in the late 20th century but has since become much rarer.
The name Jesenia emerged in the United States in the 1970s, likely as a variant of Yesenia, a name that gained visibility through the 1971 film 'Yesenia' (itself based on a Mexican telenovela). Yesenia is thought to be a Spanish adaptation of the Arabic word 'yasmin,' meaning jasmine, but the connection is uncertain. Jesenia may also have been influenced by other names beginning with Jes- like Jessica. The name saw its peak in the 1980s and has since declined in use.
Where Jesenia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jes, Seni, Jessa
Sibling names for Jesenia
Names that share Jesenia's style, for a brother or sister.
