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Yezenia

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How to Pronounce Yezenia

Pronounced yeh-SEN-ee-uh /jɛˈsɛn.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: Yezenia is a variant spelling of Yesenia, a Spanish name made famous by the 1970 Mexican telenovela 'Yesenia'. Its origin is debated — often linked to a flower name or to Jessenia, a genus of palm — so it is best treated as a modern Latina name of uncertain literal meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: Yezenia is a Latina variant of Yesenia, the name a 1970 telenovela made famous (said 'yeh-SEN-ee-uh'). Its literal meaning is debated.

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MeaningYezenia is a variant spelling of Yesenia, a Spanish name made famous by the 1970 Mexican telenovela 'Yesenia'. Its origin is debated — often linked to a flower name or to Jessenia, a genus of palm — so it is best treated as a modern Latina name of uncertain literal meaning.

U.S. rank (2012)#19442 ↘ Falling

2012 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 497

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

Yezenia is a spelling variant of Yesenia, launched into popularity by the 1970 Mexican telenovela Yesenia. The name's literal origin is debated — sometimes tied to a palm genus or a flower — so it is carried more by its romantic media fame than a fixed meaning.

In the U.S. Yezenia was always uncommon, borne by only a few dozen girls a year at its peak among Latina families before fading. It is a variant spelling rather than a distinct name; Yesenia is the enduring form, while Yezenia reads as a personalized version.

Did you know? Yesenia, the source of Yezenia, swept the Spanish-speaking world after the 1970 Mexican telenovela and film of that name, becoming a signature name of the era.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Yesenia — 1970 Mexican telenovela; debated origin

Variations

YeseniaJeseniaYessenia

Nicknames

YesiNia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yezenia mean?

Yezenia is a variant of Yesenia, a Spanish name of debated origin made famous by a 1970 telenovela; its literal meaning is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Yezenia?

It's said yeh-SEN-ee-uh /jɛˈsɛn.i.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yezenia a boy or girl name?

Yezenia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Yezenia?

Yezenia has always been rare in the U.S., a Latina variant of Yesenia most familiar in Spanish-speaking families.