Vera vs Ximena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Vera Rank #226
Ximena Rank #173

Ximena is more popular, ranked #173 vs #226 for Vera.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Vera ___

  • Vera Rose
  • Vera Louise
  • Vera Grace
  • Vera Mae
  • Vera Jane
  • Vera Claire

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 Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

If you choose Ximena

Alejandro Mateo Valentina Sebastian Emilio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vera or Ximena more popular?

Ximena is more popular, ranked #173 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Vera and Ximena mean?

Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin). Ximena means "one who listens" (Hebrew origin).

Are Vera and Ximena boy or girl names?

Vera is primarily a girl name. Ximena is primarily a girl name.

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