Jimena
j(i)-me-na
US Popularity:958
Origin:Spanish
Meaning:Listener
A modern variation of Ximena, Jimena is a feminine name of Spanish origin. An equivalent of the Hebrew name Simon, or Shim'on, Jimena holds its meaning as "listener." Far more than an obedient heeder, Jimena holds sway as a ruling force by virtue of Jimena Díaz's reign as Lady of Valencia. Wife to the medieval Castilian warlord El Cid, Jimena succeeded his throne in 1099 and ruled for several more years until Valencia's fall to the Muslim dynasty. Standing the tests of time, Jimena remains an enduring title that will encourage baby to stay open to wise counsel with little doubt of their capacity.
Jimena Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jimena is currently #2898 on The Bump
Girl:Jimena is currently #1965 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jimena is currently #958 in U.S. births
Girl:Jimena is currently #477 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#477
in 2023
+ 18
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Jimena
Behind the Name, Jimena, December 2022
Behind the Name, Ximeno, August 2017
Abarim Publications, Simon meaning
Britannica, El Cid, Castilian military leader, October 2023
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