Jimena

The name Jimena peaked for boys at #8499 in 2004. Jimena is also used for girls, ranking #578 in 2025.

The name Jimena is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "hearing, listening; son".

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A popular choice in Mexico, Spain, and Puerto Rico, Jimena has also appears in the Top 600 in the US. It was historically borne by Jimena Díaz, the wife of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (better known by the honorific El Cid), an 11th century ruler and warlord. 
 
The exact meaning of the name is unknown, however, theories are that it comes from the classic Simon (or Simona), meaning "hearing, listening", though other sources suggest it comes from the Basque seme meaning "son". As such, this could meaning "daughter".
 
While the Jimena spelling is preferred in Spain, Ximena is the current preference in Mexico and the US (appearing in the Mexican Top 10 and the US Top 200 in a recent year, making it three times more popular).
 
Pronounced as hee-MEH-na or khee-MEH-na, masculine forms include Jimeno and Ximeno.

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The name Jimena is currently ranked #578 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #387 in 2005. The name is most popular in Nevada, Texas, and Texas. Jimena is occasionally used for boys in 2004.

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