To behold or flower
Yessenia is a Spanish variant of Jessenia, a name popularized by the 1970s Mexican telenovela of the same name. It is often associated with a genus of South American palms or interpreted as a variation of the name Jessica.
About 18 girls were named Yessenia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The titular protagonist of the classic Mexican telenovela · Yesenia
Peruvian singer and performer
The same feel as Yessenia — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
