Laura vs Ximena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laura

Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#358
Total SSA Count
868
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laur, Laurie, Laurel

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Ximena

Girl #173 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who listens"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#173
Total SSA Count
1,744
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xime

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Laura Rank #358
Ximena Rank #173

Ximena is more popular, ranked #173 vs #358 for Laura.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laura ___

  • Laura Anne
  • Laura Jane
  • Laura Elizabeth
  • Laura Marie
  • Laura Grace
  • Laura Louise

Ximena ___

  • Ximena Sofia
  • Ximena Isabella
  • Ximena Valentina
  • Ximena Lucia
  • Ximena Elena
  • Ximena Maria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Laura

Claire Megan Michael David Susan

If you choose Ximena

Alejandro Mateo Valentina Sebastian Emilio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laura or Ximena more popular?

Ximena is more popular, ranked #173 compared to Laura at #358 in the United States.

What do Laura and Ximena mean?

Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin). Ximena means "one who listens" (Hebrew origin).

Are Laura and Ximena boy or girl names?

Laura is primarily a girl name. Ximena is primarily a girl name.

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