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Yessenia

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Pronounced yeh-SEH-nee-ah /jɛˈsɛ.ni.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Modern Latino name from the 1970s telenovela/film 'Yesenia'; sometimes linked to a flower; etymology uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Melodic and Latina: Yessenia spread from a beloved telenovela — lyrical and warm, though its roots are uncertain. A romantic classic.

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Origin LowSpanish, American

MeaningModern Latino name from the 1970s telenovela/film 'Yesenia'; sometimes linked to a flower; etymology uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#6536 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,454

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Yessenia is a modern Latino name popularized by the 1970s telenovela and film Yesenia — sometimes linked to a flower, though its etymology is uncertain, which we flag honestly. A lyrical, romantic name across Latin America.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare today, origin uncertain, and romantic.

Did you know? Yesenia/Yessenia took off after the 1970s Mexican telenovela 'Yesenia' — a hugely popular romance; the name is sometimes tied to a flower, but its origin is uncertain.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Yesenia — origin uncertain

Variations

YeseniaYesenniaJessenia

Nicknames

Yessi

Famous Bearers

★Yessenia Quintero
Venezuelan beauty queen and television presenter
★Yessenia Orozco
Mexican actress known for telenovela roles

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Yesenia— the standard spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yessenia mean?

Yessenia is a modern Latino name from a 1970s telenovela, sometimes tied to a flower; its etymology is uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Yessenia?

It's said yeh-SEH-nee-ah /jɛˈsɛ.ni.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yessenia a boy or girl name?

Yessenia is a girl's name.

How popular is Yessenia?

Yessenia is a rare name in the U.S. today.