The name Ximena is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning "hearing, listening; daughter".

A popular choice in Mexico and a Top 200 name in the US, though usually for girls. It did however chart in the US for a small number of boys in the 2010s.
 
The name possibly derives from the classic Simon (or Simona), meaning "hearing, listening", though other sources suggest it comes from the Basque seme meaning "son". Ximeno or Jimeno are the typical masculine forms.

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The name Ximena peaked for boys at #10655 in 2014. Ximena is also used for girls, ranking #183 in 2025.

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

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A popular choice in Mexico and a Top 200 name in the US, though usually for girls. Ximena has that stylish X- initial and a sunny feel. Alternative form Jimena is also in the charts and is far more popular in Spain itself.
 
The name possibly derives 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".
 
Historically, the name was borne by Ximena (or Jimena) Díaz, the wife of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (better known by the honorific El Cid), an 11th century ruler and warlord. More recent bearers include sprinter Ximena Restrepo, model Ximena Navarrete, singer Ximena Sariñana, and actress and model Ximena Duque.
 
The name is said as khee-MEH-na, or sometimes hee-MEH-na, though shee-MEH-na may be heard in Portugal.

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The name Ximena is currently ranked #183 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #118 in 2018. The name is most popular in New Mexico, New Mexico, and Texas. Ximena is occasionally used for boys in 2016.

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