Ximora
A feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 46 living Americans carry the first name Ximora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ximora today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ximora births was 2023 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ximora. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ximora. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
46
~ 1 in 7,451,181 Americans
Peak year
2023
13 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,495
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Ximora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ximora from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 41 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ximora by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ximora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ximora
The name Ximora has its origins in the ancient Iberian peninsula, where it was derived from a combination of the Basque words "xim" meaning "pure" and "ora" meaning "golden". This name was prevalent among the Basque people, who inhabited regions of what is now northern Spain and southwestern France, during the early medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ximora can be found in an 8th century manuscript detailing the genealogies of noble Basque families. In this text, a noblewoman named Ximora de Gipuzkoa is mentioned as a prominent figure in the region of Gipuzkoa, which is now part of the Basque Autonomous Community in Spain.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Ximora was particularly popular among the Basque aristocracy and was often associated with valor, purity, and nobility. Several notable figures bore this name during this period, including Ximora de Lizarra (1145-1221), a renowned Basque poet and scholar who authored numerous works on Basque culture and language.
As the Basque people migrated and settled in various parts of Europe, the name Ximora also spread to other regions. In the 14th century, a prominent French noblewoman named Ximora de Foix (1310-1377) played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War, lending her support to the French cause against the English.
During the Renaissance, the name Ximora gained popularity in Italy, where it was often spelled as "Ximora" or "Simora". One of the most famous bearers of this name was the Italian painter Ximora Ghirlandaio (1449-1494), who was renowned for her exquisite frescoes adorning churches and palaces in Florence.
In the 16th century, the name Ximora made its way to the New World, carried by Spanish explorers and settlers. A notable figure from this period was Ximora de la Cruz (1523-1589), a Spanish-born woman who became one of the first female conquistadors in the Americas, renowned for her bravery and leadership during the conquest of present-day Mexico.
While the name Ximora has become less common in modern times, its rich history and cultural significance across various regions and periods make it a remarkable example of the enduring legacy of ancient names and their ability to transcend geographical and temporal boundaries.
People
Ximora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ximora as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ximora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ximora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 46 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ximora going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 7,451,181 US residents.
Is Ximora a common name?
We classify Ximora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 46 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ximora most popular?
The single biggest year for Ximora was 2023, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ximora is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ximora in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ximora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ximora in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ximora still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ximora in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ximora can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Ximora?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.