Arlet vs Jimena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlet

Girl #719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle power, noble strength"

Origin: Germanic arn + lette (diminutive)

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#719
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arlie, Lettie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Arlet Rank #719
Jimena Rank #536

Jimena is more popular, ranked #536 vs #719 for Arlet.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlet ___

  • Arlet Sofia
  • Arlet Marie
  • Arlet Valentina
  • Arlet Isabella
  • Arlet Camille
  • Arlet Noemi

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 Arlet

Scarlett Violet Emmett Julian Celeste

If you choose Jimena

Diego Mateo Lucia Isabella Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlet or Jimena more popular?

Jimena is more popular, ranked #536 compared to Arlet at #719 in the United States.

What do Arlet and Jimena mean?

Arlet means "eagle power, noble strength" (Germanic arn + lette (diminutive) origin). Jimena means "heard, obedient" (Basque/Hebrew origin).

Are Arlet and Jimena boy or girl names?

Arlet is primarily a girl name. Jimena is primarily a girl name.

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