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Jimenna

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Pronounced hee-MEN-uh /xiˈme.na/Medium

Meaning: Jimenna is a spelling of Jimena (older Ximena), a medieval Spanish name most famously borne by Dona Jimena, wife of El Cid. Its origin is debated: proposals include a Basque or pre-Roman root, and a link to Simeon. We present the etymology as unsettled.Low

In 30 seconds: A medieval Spanish name: Jimenna spells Jimena, the wife of El Cid (said 'hee-MEN-uh'). Its origin is debated, which we note.
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MeaningJimenna is a spelling of Jimena (older Ximena), a medieval Spanish name most famously borne by Dona Jimena, wife of El Cid. Its origin is debated: proposals include a Basque or pre-Roman root, and a link to Simeon. We present the etymology as unsettled.
U.S. rank (2024)#14206 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620022024

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

Jimenna spells Jimena, written Ximena in older Spanish. Doña Jimena Díaz, wife of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar — El Cid — carried it into the heart of Spanish legend. Scholars have not settled its origin: a Basque or pre-Roman source is often proposed, and a link to Simeon has also been argued. We set the debate out plainly (said 'hee-MEN-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., while Jimena is well used in Spanish-speaking countries. Rare, historic, and strong.

Did you know? Jimena was the wife of El Cid, the eleventh-century Castilian hero — one of the great figures of Spanish legend. Jimenna is a modern spelling of her name; its deeper origin is debated (said 'hee-MEN-uh').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Jimenna — Jimena/Ximena; Dona Jimena, wife of El Cid; etymology debated

Variations

JimenaXimenaXimenna

Nicknames

JimeMena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jimenna mean?

Jimenna spells Jimena (Ximena), a medieval Spanish name whose origin is debated — Basque or pre-Roman roots and a link to Simeon have both been proposed.

How do you pronounce Jimenna?

In Spanish it's said hee-MEN-uh /xiˈme.na/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Jimenna a boy or girl name?

Jimenna is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jimenna?

Jimenna is rare in the U.S.; Jimena is common in Spanish-speaking countries.

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