Yessenia
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yessenia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 12 babies have been named Yessenia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yessenia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,036 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,036
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Yessenia
Yessenia is a boy name .
Is Yessenia a boy or girl name? Yessenia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,036 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,402. Yessenia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Yessenia is currently ranked #15,036 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yessenia include Yes, Yess, Yessy, Yessie, Yesse, Yessey, Yesseie, Nia, Niay, Niaie, Yey, and Yeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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