Popular Spanish Girl Names

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10. Ximena

Ximena, often spelt Jimena, is a Spanish name of Hebrew origins. It is a derivate of the male name Simon which means “listener,” or “hearkener.” The equivalent in the English language is Simone. It is currently ranked number 172 in the United States, moving up 27 positions from the previous year.

The name Ximena is currently as popular as it ever has been, with more the 1,500 babies in the United States expected to be given the name for every million. It has not been a popular name historically, and it was barely used at all until the year 2000 when the name saw a sudden rise in popularity.

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