US Popularity:987
Origin:Spanish
Meaning:Listener
A modern variation of Ximena, Jimena is a feminine name of Spanish origin. An equivalent of the Hebrew name Simon, or Shim'on, Jimena holds its meaning as "listener." Far more than an obedient heeder, Jimena holds sway as a ruling force by virtue of Jimena Díaz's reign as Lady of Valencia. Wife to the medieval Castilian warlord El Cid, Jimena succeeded his throne in 1099 and ruled for several more years until Valencia's fall to the Muslim dynasty. Standing the tests of time, Jimena remains an enduring title that will encourage baby to stay open to wise counsel with little doubt of their capacity.

Jimena Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jimena is currently #2875 on The Bump
Girl:Jimena is currently #1279 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jimena is currently #987 in U.S. births
Girl:Jimena is currently #368 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#987
in 2022
- 43
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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