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Gimena

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Pronounced hee-MEH-nah /hiˈmɛ.nə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Jimena/Ximena — a medieval Spanish name of uncertain meaning, variously read 'heard; listening' (Hebrew Shimon link) and 'a hearkening'; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Heard; listening: Gimena spells Jimena/Ximena. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'hee-MEH-nah').
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Origin LowSpanish
MeaningA spelling of Jimena/Ximena — a medieval Spanish name of uncertain meaning, variously read 'heard; listening' (Hebrew Shimon link) and 'a hearkening'; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#7702 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 524

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919912024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gimena is a spelling of Jimena/Ximena — a medieval Spanish name of uncertain meaning, variously read 'heard; listening' (linked to Hebrew Shimon/Simon; routes uncertain, which we note). Borne by Jimena Diaz, wife of El Cid. A lyrical, classic name (said 'hee-MEH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare in this form, heard-and-listening at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jimena/Ximena is a medieval Spanish name, variously read 'heard; listening' — Gimena is a spelling, lyrical and classic (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'hee-MEH-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Jimena — routes uncertain

Variations

JimenaXimenaGimenna

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Jimena— the standard spelling
Ximena— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gimena mean?

Gimena spells Jimena/Ximena — a medieval Spanish name, variously 'heard; listening'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Gimena?

It's said hee-MEH-nah /hiˈmɛ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Gimena a boy or girl name?

Gimena is a girl's name.

How popular is Gimena?

Gimena is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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