Jimena
Pronunciation: [ j-IHM-uhn-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jimena first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 8 babies have been named Jimena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jimena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,672 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,672
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Jimena
Jimena is a boy name .
Is Jimena a boy or girl name? Jimena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,672 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #536. Jimena is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jimena is currently ranked #10,672 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jimena include Jim, Jime, Jimey, Jimeie, Jiy, Jiie, and Jimkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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