Ximena
Ximena is a girls' name of Spanish origin meaning “one who hears, hearkening.” It ranked #183 in the United States in 2025. Ximena is the medieval Spanish form of Jimena, derived from the Basque name Semen.
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how do you pronounce Ximena?
hee-MEH-nah
where does the name Ximena come from?
The female form of Jimeno or Ximeno, a Spanish or Basque name of unknown meaning, sometimes linked with the Basque Semen, son. It is now often treated as a form of Simone, though the names have separate origins.
Jimena Díaz was the historical wife of El Cid, the legendary Spanish hero. The X spelling reflects the archaic Castilian pronunciation. Ximena has become hugely popular across Latin America.
how popular is this name?
Ximena has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 25 years since 2001. It peaked at #118 in 2018, and ranked #183 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #183 |
| 2024 | #174 |
| 2023 | #158 |
| 2022 | #144 |
| 2021 | #138 |
| 2020 | #130 |
| 2019 | #129 |
| 2018 | #118 |
| 2017 | #121 |
| 2016 | #119 |
| 2010 | #274 |
| 2001 | #870 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Ximena fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Ximena
Ximena has been in use since the Middle Ages; Jimena, or Ximena, was the wife of El Cid, and the French form is Chimène.
what are the nicknames and variants of Ximena?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Ximena?
- Ximena Sariñana (Mexican singer-songwriter)
- Ximena Navarrete (Miss Universe 2010)
what names are similar to Ximena?
what names go well with Ximena?
Sibling names that share Ximena's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Ximena
What does the name Ximena mean?
Ximena means “one who hears, hearkening”.
What is the origin of the name Ximena?
Ximena comes from the Spanish naming tradition. Related forms include Jimena, Ximeno and Chimène.
How popular is the name Ximena?
Ximena ranked #183 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2018, at #118, and it has spent 25 years in the top 1,000 since 2001.
Is Ximena a boy or girl name?
Ximena is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Ximena?
Ximena is pronounced hee-MEH-nah, with 3 syllables.
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