Ximena

Rank 143rd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Ximena was 143rd most popular baby name for girls and 344th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,004 babies were named Ximena in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,678 babies in the United States were named Ximena. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Ximena is around 10 years old.

The name "Ximena" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Ximena include Xime and Mena.

Ximena Meaning & Origin

Ximena, a name of Hispanic origin, means "hearkening" or "one who listens", embodying the positive qualities of attentiveness and understanding.

The name Ximena is described as exotic, vibrant and alluring.

Pronunciation

Ximena is pronounced zih-meh-nuh in English. The name Ximena has 6 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Ximena

  • In the Spanish speaking world, Ximena is commonly used as a first name and it is pronounced as "he-MAY-nah". It's the feminine form of the name Ximeno. This name has been borne by several notable people, such as Ximena SariΓ±ana, a Mexican singer-songwriter and actress.

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