Declining since 1992, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Jessenia since 1971
Babies named Jessenia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 318 |
| 1980s | 1,084 |
| 1990s | 1,876 |
| 2000s | 1,376 |
| 2010s | 605 |
| 2020s | 169 |
Meaning & origin
Jessenia is a modern name that emerged in the United States in the early 1970s, first recorded in 1971. It saw its greatest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1993 when it ranked higher than it does today. As of 2025, the name ranks 5,722, with about 1 in every 76,537 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has been declining in popularity since 1992. Jessenia is most frequently given in Texas, its top state of use. Though its exact origins are uncertain, it fits a well-established pattern of names built from the popular sound "Jess-" combined with a feminine suffix.
Jessenia appears to be a modern invented name, likely formed from the familiar root Jess- (as in Jessica or Jessie) combined with a fashionable suffix -enia. It may also have been influenced by the botanical genus name Jessenia, referring to a type of palm tree, though this connection is uncertain. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971 and saw its peak popularity in the 1990s.
Where Jessenia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jessi, Jenny, Sia
Variants: Jessania, Jesenia
Sibling names for Jessenia
Names that share Jessenia's style, for a brother or sister.
