Ximena
How to say it: hee-MEN-uh · /hiˈmɛnə/
Spanish feminine form of Simon/Ximeno; from Hebrew Shimon meaning 'he has heard' (God has heard).
Ximena was the 211th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,686 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 35% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #268 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #211 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,686 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,966 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −35% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #268 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely a name of recent decades, Ximena peaked in the 2010s. Still close to that high, a slip is expected.
What goes with it
Soft with a breathy glow, Ximena pronounced hee MEN uh feels lyrical. Catalina shares its rhythm.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ximena is about 1 in 82.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew, Spanish.
Famous people named Ximena
- Ximena Navarrete (born 1988)Mexican model and actress
- Ximena Restrepo (born 1969)Colombian sprinter
- Ximena Duque (born 1985)Colombian actress and model
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