Jimena

/ HEE-MEH-NUH /
girlclassicmodernspanishstrong

β€œmeaning uncertain” β€” Spanish, Basque

#5362024 rank
2016peak year
16,516babies named Jimena since 1880
β–Ό 15%5-year trend

Jimena popularity over 145 years

πŸ’Ž Rare find Β· roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 201618801920196020002024

What does Jimena mean?

Feminine of the medieval Spanish Jimeno, from Basque Semen, whose meaning is uncertain. It appears in the legend of El Cid as his wife's name.

OriginSpanish, Basque
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, modern

Names like Jimena

Same era, same vibe β€” if you like Jimena, these usually land on the shortlist too.

Famous Jimenas

Spellings & variants

XimenaGimena

What do you think of Jimena?

Would you use it for your child?
How does the popularity feel right now?

Not sure yet?

Tell the genie what you like β€” style, letter, vibe β€” and it will deal you a fresh hand of names.

Open the name generator 🧞