Jimena: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced hee-MEN-uh · 3 syllables
Jimena means “son”, from Spanish.
Inherited from Old Spanish Ximen, from the Basque personal name Semen, from seme (“son”).
- Meaning
- son
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- hee-MEN-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #578
- US babies a year
- about 601 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Jimena?
Jimena was the #578 name in the US in 2025, given to 515 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Jimena?
Half of US adults named Jimena are older than 21; most are between 18 and 32. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Jimena
What does the name Jimena mean?
Jimena means “son”. It comes from Spanish.
How do you pronounce Jimena?
Jimena is pronounced hee-MEN-uh.
How popular is the name Jimena?
Jimena was the #578 name in the US in 2025, given to 515 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Jimena?
Half of US adults named Jimena are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 32.