Jimena Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: There is an asteroid named 1460 Haltia, which was initially going to be named Jimena after a town in Spain, but the name was eventually changed.

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A Deep Dive

Jimena Overview

Meaning

Listener

Gender

Girl

Origin

Spanish

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name Simon, meaning “to hear”

Pronunciation

/hiˈmɛnə/

Popularity

Jimena is a well-loved name, particularly in Spain and Mexico. In the USA, Jimena ranked #477 for girls in 2023

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Exotic, Traditional, Unique, Classic

Associated Traits

Mystical, wise, eccentric, intuitive

Name Day

February 18th (Spain)
A Deep Dive

Jimena Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Ximena, Gemma, Jemina, Simona, Mena

Common Nicknames

Jimi, Mena, Mina, Jiji, Emmy

Diminutives

Jime, Mimi, Nena, Jina, Jimy

Famous People

  • Jimena Navarrete
    (Mexican Miss Universe)
  • Jimena Baron
    (Argentine Actress and Singer)
  • Jimena Sanchez
    (Mexican TV Host)
  • Jimena Hoyos
    (Colombian Actress)

Places

  • Jimena de la Frontera Village
    (Cádiz, Spain)

What Is the Meaning of Jimena?

Jimena means “listener” or “one who hears.” It suggests a person who is attentive and considerate. This name implies qualities of empathy and understanding.

What Is the Origin of The Name Jimena?

The name Jimena has its roots in Spanish and Basque cultures. It is derived from the Hebrew name Simon, meaning “to hear.”

Jimena Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Jimena in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4832021#4952022#4772023
Top 3 Rankings#3872005#3922009#4002016

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Jimena

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023477
(+18 from 2022)
639
(+3 from 2022)
0.03653
2022495
(-12 from 2021)
636
(-12 from 2021)
0.03547
2021483
(+29 from 2020)
648
(+57 from 2020)
0.03617
2020512
(-39 from 2019)
591
(-70 from 2019)
0.03343
2019473
(-25 from 2018)
661
(-53 from 2018)
0.03602
2018448
(-41 from 2017)
714
(-64 from 2017)
0.03839
2017407
(-7 from 2016)
778
(-52 from 2016)
0.04118
2016400
(+56 from 2015)
830
(+137 from 2015)
0.04287
2015456
(-17 from 2014)
693
(-38 from 2014)
0.03552
2014439
(+13 from 2013)
731
(+61 from 2013)
0.03737
2013452
(+25 from 2012)
670
(+29 from 2012)
0.03476
2012477
(-41 from 2011)
641
(-75 from 2011)
0.03305
2011436
(-33 from 2010)
716
(-80 from 2010)
0.03695
2010403
(-11 from 2009)
796
(-10 from 2009)
0.04060
2009392
(+10 from 2008)
806
(+3 from 2008)
0.03980
2008402
(+122 from 2007)
803
(+208 from 2007)
0.03855
2007524
(-53 from 2006)
595
(-74 from 2006)
0.02811
2006471
(-84 from 2005)
669
(-142 from 2005)
0.03200
2005387
(+77 from 2004)
811
(+171 from 2004)
0.03996
2004464
(+56 from 2003)
640
(+98 from 2003)
0.03172
2003520
(+31 from 2002)
542
(+44 from 2002)
0.02701
2002551
(+323 from 2001)
498
(+236 from 2001)
0.02522
2001874
(+1338 from 2000)
262
(+191 from 2000)
0.01323
20002212
(+887 from 1999)
71
(+29 from 1999)
0.00356
19993099
(+254 from 1998)
42
(+6 from 1998)
0.00216
19983353
(-694 from 1997)
36
(-11 from 1997)
0.00186
19972659
(+490 from 1996)
47
(+10 from 1996)
0.00246
19963149
(+3 from 1995)
37
(+1 from 1995)
0.00193
19953152
(-491 from 1994)
36
(-10 from 1994)
0.00187
19942661
(+845 from 1993)
46
(+15 from 1993)
0.00236
19933506
(-532 from 1992)
31
(-8 from 1992)
0.00157
19922974
(+659 from 1991)
39
(+10 from 1991)
0.00195
19913633
(+79 from 1990)
29
(+1 from 1990)
0.00143
19903712
(+408 from 1989)
28
(+5 from 1989)
0.00136
19894120
(+376 from 1988)
23
(+4 from 1988)
0.00115
19884496
(-213 from 1987)
19
No change from 1987
0.00099
19874283
(+4240 from 1986)
19
(+12 from 1986)
0.00101
19868523
(-962 from 1985)
7
(-1 from 1985)
0.00038
19857561
(+590 from 1984)
8
(+1 from 1984)
0.00043
19848151
(-3205 from 1982)
7
(-7 from 1982)
0.00039
19830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19824946
(-1207 from 1981)
14
(-7 from 1981)
0.00077
19813739
(+3050 from 1980)
21
(+12 from 1980)
0.00117
19806789
(+1208 from 1970)
9
(+4 from 1970)
0.00051
19790
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19780
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19770
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19760
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0
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0.0000
19750
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0
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0.0000
19740
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0
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0.0000
19730
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0
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0.0000
19720
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19710
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19707997
(-1433 from 1966)
5
No change from 1966
0.00027
19690
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19670
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19666564
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00028
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19640
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19630
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0
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0.0000
19620
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0
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0.0000
19610
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0
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0.0000
19600
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0
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0.0000
19590
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0
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0.0000
19580
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0
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0.0000
19570
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0
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0.0000
19560
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0
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0.0000
19550
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0.0000
19540
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0.0000
19530
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0.0000
19520
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0.0000
19510
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0.0000
19500
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0.0000
19490
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0.0000
19480
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19470
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19460
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19450
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0.0000
19440
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19430
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19420
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19410
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0.0000
19400
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0.0000
19390
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0.0000
19380
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19370
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0.0000
19360
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19350
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0.0000
19340
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0.0000
19330
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0
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0.0000
19320
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0
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0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19260
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0
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0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19230
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0
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0.0000
19220
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0
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0.0000
19210
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0
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0.0000
19200
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0
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0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19170
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0
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0.0000
19160
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0
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0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19110
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0
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0.0000
19100
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0.0000
19090
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0.0000
19080
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19070
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19060
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19050
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19040
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19030
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19020
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19010
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19000
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18990
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18980
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18810
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0.0000
18800
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Jimena

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2232021#2422022#2222023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2192021#2182022#2322023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5902021#5072022#5672023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2562021#4102022#2562023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#6652021#4842022#4742023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6502021#6252022#6672023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4762021#6282022#5332023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3802021#4942022#5352023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4222021#4972022#8862023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7452021#11232022#9112023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7652021#9032022#6532023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3242021#1992022#5332023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5792021#4132022#6392023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3082021#5892022#5702023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4432021#3122022#4482023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6382020#6672021#6742022

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#9582020#8872021#9802023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6922021#6072022#4632023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5892019#5992021#7382022

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#11422019#13342021#10072022

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3232021#6262022#5362023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3782020#5432021#5542022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3682021#3612022#1632023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5102021#5892022#5222023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7482019#4602021#5402023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4502019#6202022#5172023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#10002019#9852020#11782022

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#13232018#9922022#9792023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6272020#6262022#2832023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7212021#7192022#5132023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3462012#4002015#2552017

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#7942019#9272021#7812023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3912016#3012017#2552023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#9212021#7902022#8802023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7822008#10022011#10352015

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7722014#7742020#5922022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2142011#2102017

Popularity Rankings for Jimena in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#222020#242021#202022

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#392020#412021

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#402011#482020#502021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#892021#612022#582023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1502008#1582009#1842010

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1601985#1751986#1921987

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Jimena a Name for Boys or Girls?

Jimena is typically a feminine name. The name’s gentle pronunciation and historical usage make it a popular choice for girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Jimena

Jimena in Famous People Names and Places

  • Jimena Navarrete (Miss Universe, born 1988): Crowned Miss Universe 2010, representing Mexico with elegance and poise.
  • Jimena Baron (Actress and Singer, born 1987): An Argentine actress and singer who has gained fame in television and music.
  • Jimena Sanchez (TV Host, born 1982): A popular Mexican TV host known for her work on Fox Sports.
  • Jimena Hoyos (Actress, born 1977): A Colombian actress and philanthropist who has appeared in numerous films and TV shows.
  • None
  • Jimena de la Frontera Village (Cádiz, Spain): A picturesque village located in the province of Cádiz, famous for its ancient castle and charming white-washed houses.

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