Palm tree or floral
The name is widely believed to have been coined for the protagonist of the 1970 Mexican telenovela 'Yesenia'. It is often associated with the Jessenia genus of South American palms, though its use as a given name is primarily a modern Spanish-language creation.
About 103 girls were named Yesenia in 2025.
The titular protagonist of the classic Mexican telenovela · Yesenia
Spanish long-distance runner
Salvadoran race walker
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Yesenia — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
