Jimena vs Karla

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

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Karla

Girl #730 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Spanish Czech Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#730
Total SSA Count
385
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kar, Karly, Karlie

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Popularity Comparison

Jimena Rank #536
Karla Rank #730

Jimena is more popular, ranked #536 vs #730 for Karla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jimena ___

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

Karla ___

  • Karla Marie
  • Karla Ann
  • Karla Jean
  • Karla Rose
  • Karla Lynn
  • Karla Renée

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jimena

Diego Mateo Lucia Isabella Rafael

If you choose Karla

Klaus Gregor Ingrid Ursula Stefan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jimena or Karla more popular?

Jimena is more popular, ranked #536 compared to Karla at #730 in the United States.

What do Jimena and Karla mean?

Jimena means "heard, obedient" (Basque/Hebrew origin). Karla means "free woman" (Germanic origin).

Are Jimena and Karla boy or girl names?

Jimena is primarily a girl name. Karla is primarily a girl name.

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