Yesenia
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yesenia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 314 babies have been named Yesenia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yesenia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,357 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,357
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Yesenia
Yesenia is a boy name .
Is Yesenia a boy or girl name? Yesenia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,357 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,573. Yesenia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Yesenia is currently ranked #17,357 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yesenia include Yes, Yese, Yesey, Yeseie, Nia, Niay, Niaie, Yey, Yeie, and Yeskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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