Yesenia is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word 'Iesu', meaning Jesus. It was traditionally used to refer to a female servant of Christ. The name gained popularity in Spain during the Middle Ages and has since spread to other Spanish-speaking countries and beyond. Yesenia can also be found in various forms such as Jesenia or Yessenia, but its most common spelling is Yesenia.
"Yesenia experienced consistent popularity over time, with an average of five babies named Yesenia born each year between 1988 and 2002."