Ximena
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Heard, hearkener, listener
Origin: Spanish/Basque
Popularity: Ranked #183 in 2025 with 1,686 babies born.
History: The modern Spanish form of the medieval name Jimena, possibly from the Hebrew meaning one who hears. Jimena was the wife of El Cid. Ximena has been one of the most popular names in Mexico and is gaining US popularity.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Ximena? About 1 in 1,974 babies born in 2025 were named Ximena, or roughly 4.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Ximena
What does the name Ximena mean?
Ximena means “Heard, hearkener, listener” from Spanish/Basque roots.
What is the origin of the name Ximena?
Ximena has Spanish/Basque origin. The traditional meaning is “Heard, hearkener, listener”.
How popular is Ximena?
Ximena ranked #183 in 2025 — given to 1,686 babies that year.
When was Ximena most popular?
Ximena peaked in 2016 with 2,680 babies registered that year.
Is Ximena a boy or girl name?
Ximena is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Ximenas in registered births are female.
Is the name Ximena rising or falling in popularity?
Ximena has fallen 54 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #129 in 2020 to #183 in 2025.
How long has Ximena been recorded?
Ximena appears in birth records across 54 years — from 1966 through 2025.