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Yesenia

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningpossibly flower · Spanish

Yesenia is a Mexican girl name thought to mean “flower”, with Spanish roots. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Yesenia has the name Nia hiding inside it.
  • GenerationYesenia peaked in 1987, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Yesenia you'd meet today is about 38 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Yesenia would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 15,601 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryYesenia 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.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Yesenias? Head to Oregon, where it's the #619 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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US births per million girls, 1966–2025

06001,200196620002025

Most popular states (2025)

OR rank #619CO rank #907CA rank #997

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Yesenia

Yesenia is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “possibly flower”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Yesenia

What does the name Yesenia mean?

Yesenia means “possibly flower” and comes from Spanish. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Names built around “flower” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Violet (“violet flower”), Lily (“lily flower”), Rose (“rose flower”) and Magnolia (“magnolia flower”).

What is the origin of the name Yesenia?

Yesenia is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Spanish. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Yesenia a boy or girl name?

Yesenia is a girl name. In 2025, 103 US girls were named Yesenia.

How popular is the name Yesenia?

Yesenia ranked #1,896 for US girls in 2025, given to 103 babies. Its best year was 1987, when it reached #136. Over the last five years it has slipped 422 places.

What names are similar to Yesenia?

If you like Yesenia, you might also like Violet, Lily, Rose and Magnolia.

What should I know before naming my baby Yesenia?

Yesenia is a Mexican girl name thought to mean “flower”, with Spanish roots. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.