Ximena
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Ximena
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.
Ximena for girls#183 US
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.
Ximena for boys
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.
Pronounced hee-MEH-nuh.
As of October 2026, Ximena ranked #183 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #118 in 2018, Nameberry popularity #962.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #143 | 2,341 | 1,310.5 |
| 2015 | #125 | 2,602 | 1,457.6 |
| 2016 | #120 | 2,680 | 1,512.4 |
| 2017 | #121 | 2,546 | 1,474.7 |
| 2018 | #118 | 2,571 | 1,511.4 |
| 2019 | #129 | 2,187 | 1,303.1 |
| 2020 | #129 | 2,037 | 1,260.1 |
| 2021 | #138 | 2,000 | 1,218.9 |
| 2022 | #144 | 2,009 | 1,224.9 |
| 2023 | #158 | 1,812 | 1,129.3 |
| 2024 | #173 | 1,744 | 1,076.4 |
| 2025 | #183 | 1,686 | 1,049 |
World rankings
Ximena for girls
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Famous Ximenas
- Jimena "Ximena" Navarrete (Rosete)Girl
Mexican model; Miss Universe 2010
- Ximena Sarinana (Rivera)Girl
Mexican singer,songwriter
- Ximena Duque (Giraldo)Girl
Colombian actress and model
- Ximena DiazGirl
wife of Spanish national hero El Cid; ruler of Valencia
- Ximena BensusanGirl
Canadian actress
- Ximena Restrepo (Gaviria)Girl
Colombian Olympic sprinter
- (Carla) Ximena Herrera (Bowles)Girl
Mexican actress
- (María) Ximena Abarca (Tapia)Girl
Chilean singer and actress
- Ximena Armas (Fernández)Girl
Chilean painter
- (Laura) Ximena Zamora (Moreano)Girl
Miss Ecuador 2005
Ximena in pop culture
- Ximena SinfuegoGirl
character in The Fosters.
- Ximena ChinGirl
character in the novel "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio and it's film adaptation