Declining since 2017, #183 for girls today.
Popularity of Ximena since 1966
Babies named Ximena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 56 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 385 |
| 2000s | 6,801 |
| 2010s | 21,026 |
| 2020s | 11,294 |
Meaning & origin
Ximena has been rising in popularity since it first appeared on the U.S. charts in 1966, reaching its peak rank of 183 in 2016. Since 2017, its trajectory has been falling slightly, but it remains a well-known choice, especially in states like New Mexico, Nevada, and California, where it ranks among the most favored names. With approximately 1 in every 953 girls receiving the name in 2025, Ximena holds a distinctive yet accessible place in modern naming. Its Spanish and Basque heritage gives it a melodic, cross-cultural appeal that pairs well with other popular latinate names.
Ximena is a Spanish feminine given name derived from the Basque masculine name Ximen or Semen, which in turn may have a Hebrew or Arabic origin. The name is related to the Basque word 'seme' meaning 'son', but its exact etymology is uncertain. It has been used in Spanish-speaking countries for centuries and was popularized outside Spain by the character Ximena in the epic poem 'El Cid' (12th century).
Where Ximena 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: Mena, Xime
Variants: Jimena
Sibling names for Ximena
Names that share Ximena's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Valentina, Camila, Isabella, Lucia, Itzel, Dayana, Itzayana, Sarahi, Yamileth, Yaretzi, Anayeli, Aranza, Briseida, Briseyda, Cesia, Deyanira, Nallely, Xitlaly, Yahaira, Yamilet, Yaneli, Yaretzy, Yatziri, Ahtziri, Athziri, Atziri, Eneida, Erendira, Estephania, Irais, Itzia, Jatziri, Jatziry, Jeimy, Marifer, Monzerrat, Nereyda, Quetzaly, Sheccid, Xareni, Yailin, Yamilett, Yaneth, Yareni, Yaritzi, Yatzil, Yatziry, Yeimy, Yetzali, Zyanna, Alitzel, Arasely, Athziry, Atziry, Betzaida, Briceida, Brizeida, Itsel, Itzamara, Itzell, Iyari, Jaretzi, Ketzaly, Nahiara, Nayeliz, Yahayra, Yajayra, Yalitza, Yarelli, Yaritzel, Yaritzy, Yatzari, Yeraldi, Yitzel, Yunuen, Yuritza, Yuritzi, Zamantha, Yarexi, Aracelie, Aracelly, Erendida, Fiorela, Itxel, Itzamar, Jisela, Korayma, Monzerrath, Morayma, Nalleli, Sitlaly, Xiadani, Xitlally, Yarelie, Yarelin, Yarethzi, Yaretsi, Yarimar, Yaxeni, Yexalen, Yoltzin, Yuridiana
Brothers: Mateo, Sebastian, Santiago, Diego, Alejandro, Gerardo, Alexavier, Itzae, Froylan, Gildardo, Xzavion, Exzavier, Itzael, Jhovanny, Wenceslao, Yetzael, Atzin, Avelardo, Xxavier, Xzayvier
Names like Ximena
Names whose popularity has moved with Ximena's over the last 50 years.
