Yessenia

Meaning of Yessenia

Possibly derived from 'Jasmine' flower

Yessenia has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Yessenia

After ranking as high as #897 in 2001, Yessenia has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Yessenia

• Yessenia Lopez
  Mexican actress and model
• Yessenia Valencia
  Colombian track cyclist
• Yessenia Gramajo
  Guatemalan race walker
• Yessenia Olaya Requene
  Peruvian volleyball player
• Yessenia Uceda
  Salvadoran beauty pageant titleholder

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Questions about the name Yessenia

What does the name Yessenia mean?

Yessenia means possibly derived from 'jasmine' flower, and it comes from Spanish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Yessenia?

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

When was Yessenia most popular?

Yessenia peaked at #897 in 2001.