Jimena
- US rank
- #578
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #387 in 2005
515 babies were named Jimena in the US in 2025. It has dropped 65 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1966–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jimena you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,121 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Jimena, 515 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jimena would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJimena first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2005, when it reached #387.
- Then vs nowJimena is 8.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 25,575 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 3,121.
- TrendJimena has slipped 65 places over the last five years and now sits at #578. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJimena is most popular in California, where it ranks #269, followed by Nevada (#292) and Texas (#304). It's in the top 1,000 in 22 states.
About the name Jimena
Jimena is a girl name of Hebrew and Spanish origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ena”. US birth records list Jimena for girls from 1966 to 2025, in 47 of those 60 years. Its best year was 2005, when it ranked #387 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #578, with 515 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,333,333 girls |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 girls |
| 1980s | 7.4 | 135,501 girls |
| 1990s | 21 | 48,309 girls |
| 2000s | 307 | 3,256 girls |
| 2010s | 413 | 2,421 girls |
| 2020s | 369 | 2,706 girls |
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Questions about the name Jimena
What is the origin of the name Jimena?
Jimena has Hebrew, Spanish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Jimena a boy or girl name?
Jimena is a girl name.
How popular is the name Jimena?
Jimena ranked #578 for US girls in 2025, given to 515 babies. Its best year was 2005 (#387).