Ximena
Top 1000
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.
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.
As of October 2026, Ximena ranked #183 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #118 in 2018, Nameberry popularity #879.
Editor's take: The name Ximena is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "hearing, listening; son".
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
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Famous Ximenas
- Jimena "Ximena" Navarrete (Rosete)
Mexican model; Miss Universe 2010
- Ximena Sarinana (Rivera)
Mexican singer,songwriter
- Ximena Duque (Giraldo)
Colombian actress and model
- Ximena Diaz
wife of Spanish national hero El Cid; ruler of Valencia
- Ximena Bensusan
Canadian actress
- Ximena Restrepo (Gaviria)
Colombian Olympic sprinter
- (Carla) Ximena Herrera (Bowles)
Mexican actress
- (María) Ximena Abarca (Tapia)
Chilean singer and actress
- Ximena Armas (Fernández)
Chilean painter
- (Laura) Ximena Zamora (Moreano)
Miss Ecuador 2005
Ximena in pop culture
- Ximena Sinfuego
character in The Fosters.
- Ximena Chin
character in the novel "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio and it's film adaptation