Ximena Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Ximena means 'harkening' or 'hearing'.
Meaning of the Name Ximena
Ximena is a Spanish name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name 'Shim'onah' meaning 'harkening' or 'hearing'. The name Ximena is well-known in Spanish-speaking countries and gained popularity in the 20th century. It is often associated with qualities like strength, determination, and compassion.
Popularity of the Name Ximena
The popularity for the name Ximena peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 2,679 births, which ranked number 270 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Ximena had the most female births in 2016 with 2,679, which ranked number 119 out of 18,860 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2014 with 7, which ranked number 9,634 out of 14,070 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ximena has increased sharply over the last ten years from 1,463 births to 2,004 births, an increase of 36.98%. Among females, Ximena has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,463 births to 2,004 births, an increase of 36.98%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ximena
- 20 Year Trend of Ximena: 372.64%
- 10 Year Trend of Ximena: 36.98%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ximena: 36.98%
Popularity of Ximena by State
Among females, Ximena was most popular in Western states with 772 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 574 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ximena. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 588 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 325 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 92 | 48 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 574 | 45 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 58 | 82 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 60 | 316 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 265 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 277 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 154 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 87 | 110 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 282 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 119 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 725 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 507 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 763 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 316 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 654 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 437 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 506 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 46 | 230 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 159 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 607 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 46 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 40 | 47 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 498 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 538 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 122 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 133 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 531 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 462 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 258 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 509 | 43 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 240 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 598 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 45 | 141 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 211 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ximena
- Total Births of Ximena: 2068 (3.20%)
- Female Births of Ximena: 2068 (3.20%)
Given the upward trend of Ximena over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.20% increase in total births, for a total of 2,068 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ximena have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 2,068 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.20%.