Flower; palm tree
A Spanish name likely derived from Jessenia, a genus of palms found in South America. It gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world through the 1970s Mexican telenovela 'Yesenia', which featured a protagonist of the same name.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Yecenia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The titular protagonist of a highly popular Mexican telenovela · Yesenia
