Yesenia

Meaning of Yesenia

Possibly "flower". Other sources suggest connection to a palm tree or jasmine.

Yesenia has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Yesenia

After ranking as high as #248 in 2000, Yesenia has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Yesenia

• Yesenia Valencia
  Colombian model and actress
• Yesenia Ferradás
  Uruguayan actress and comedian
• Yesenia Olaya Requene
  Ecuadorian weightlifter
• Yesenia Centeno
  Nicaraguan beauty queen
• Yesenia Forero
  Colombian cyclist

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Questions about the name Yesenia

What does the name Yesenia mean?

Yesenia means possibly "flower". other sources suggest connection to a palm tree or jasmine, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Yesenia a boy's or a girl's name?

Yesenia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Yesenia?

Yesenia did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Yesenia most popular?

Yesenia peaked at #248 in 2000.