Jimena Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jimena is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jimena?
Jimena is spelled J-I-M-E-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Jimena at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Jimena is a feminine given name that may derive from the Basque name “Semena,” which means “son” or “heir.”
- Origin
- Jimena is commonly associated with Spanish-speaking cultures and is considered a form of the name Ximena. One proposed derivation is from Basque origins.
- Pronunciation
- hee-MEH-nah · 3 syllables
Jimena Popularity in 2025
Rank#578
Recorded Births515
- Girls usage fell 42 places to #578 and recorded 50 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jimena Mean?
Jimena is a feminine given name that may derive from the Basque name “Semena,” which means “son” or “heir.”
Origin: Jimena is commonly associated with Spanish-speaking cultures and is considered a form of the name Ximena. One proposed derivation is from Basque origins.
How Do You Pronounce Jimena?
Pronunciationhee-MEH-nah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Jimena?
- History
- Jimena has historical usage in Spanish history and literature, appearing in medieval texts and legends related to the Iberian Peninsula.
Jimena Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 515 | #578 |
| 2024 | Girls | 565 | #536 |
| 2023 | Girls | 640 | #478 |
| 2022 | Girls | 636 | #497 |
| 2021 | Girls | 649 | #483 |
| 2020 | Girls | 591 | #513 |
| 2019 | Girls | 661 | #473 |
| 2018 | Girls | 714 | #448 |
| 2017 | Girls | 778 | #407 |
| 2016 | Girls | 830 | #400 |
| 2015 | Girls | 693 | #456 |
| 2014 | Girls | 731 | #439 |
| 2013 | Girls | 670 | #453 |
| 2012 | Girls | 641 | #477 |
| 2011 | Girls | 716 | #436 |
| 2010 | Girls | 797 | #403 |
| 2009 | Girls | 806 | #392 |
| 2008 | Girls | 803 | #402 |
| 2007 | Girls | 595 | #524 |
| 2006 | Girls | 669 | #471 |
| 2005 | Girls | 811 | #387 |
| 2004 | Girls | 640 | #464 |
| 2004 | Boys | 8 | #8,143 |
| 2003 | Girls | 542 | #520 |
When Was Jimena Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2016 · Girls
830 recorded births
National rank #400
2005 · Girls
811 recorded births
National rank #387
2009 · Girls
806 recorded births
National rank #392
2008 · Girls
803 recorded births
National rank #402
Where Jimena Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #269 | 122 |
| NV | #292 | 9 |
| TX | #304 | 112 |
| ID | #351 | 6 |
| MD | #354 | 15 |
| NE | #396 | 5 |
| AZ | #416 | 16 |
| OR | #429 | 8 |