Ximena Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ximena is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ximena?
Ximena is spelled X-I-M-E-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Ximena at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Ximena is commonly associated as the feminine form of the Spanish name Ximeno, which may derive from a Basque word possibly meaning “son” or…
- Origin
- Ximena is a Spanish name possibly derived from a Basque root name.
- Pronunciation
- hee-MEH-nah · 3 syllables
Ximena Popularity in 2025
Rank#183
Recorded Births1,686
- Girls usage fell 9 places to #183 and recorded 64 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 Ximena Mean?
Ximena is commonly associated as the feminine form of the Spanish name Ximeno, which may derive from a Basque word possibly meaning “son” or “heir.”
Origin: Ximena is a Spanish name possibly derived from a Basque root name.
How Do You Pronounce Ximena?
Pronunciationhee-MEH-nah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Ximena?
- History
- The name Ximena has been used historically in Spanish-speaking regions since at least the medieval period, but precise details about its earliest usage are limited.
Ximena Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,686 | #183 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,750 | #174 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,812 | #158 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,009 | #144 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,000 | #138 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,037 | #130 |
| 2019 | Girls | 2,187 | #129 |
| 2018 | Girls | 2,571 | #118 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,547 | #121 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,680 | #119 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,602 | #125 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,341 | #142 |
| 2014 | Boys | 7 | #9,642 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,960 | #162 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,463 | #215 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,465 | #216 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,210 | #274 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,052 | #313 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,012 | #333 |
| 2007 | Girls | 885 | #370 |
| 2006 | Girls | 815 | #391 |
| 2005 | Girls | 891 | #353 |
| 2004 | Girls | 770 | #397 |
When Was Ximena 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
2,680 recorded births
National rank #119
2015 · Girls
2,602 recorded births
National rank #125
2018 · Girls
2,571 recorded births
National rank #118
2017 · Girls
2,547 recorded births
National rank #121
Where Ximena 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #46 | 21 |
| CA | #54 | 460 |
| TX | #62 | 413 |
| NV | #69 | 29 |
| AZ | #71 | 77 |
| CO | #98 | 52 |
| KS | #128 | 25 |
| OR | #131 | 25 |