Amelia vs Jimena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimena

Girl #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heard, obedient"

Origin: Basque/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Basque

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#536
Total SSA Count
563
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jime, Mena

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jimena Rank #536

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #536 for Jimena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Jimena ___

  • Jimena Rose
  • Jimena Isabel
  • Jimena Lucia
  • Jimena Sofia
  • Jimena Elena
  • Jimena Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jimena

Diego Mateo Lucia Isabella Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jimena more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jimena at #536 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jimena mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jimena means "heard, obedient" (Basque/Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Jimena boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jimena is primarily a girl name.

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