Isamar
Isamar is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God and beloved; or island and sea.
Origin and history
Isamar is a modern Spanish portmanteau created by blending the names Isabel and Maria, or alternatively derived from the phrase 'Isla y Mar' (Island and Sea). It gained popularity across Latin America and in the United States in the late 20th century, largely influenced by popular Spanish-language telenovelas. It remains a distinctive name with a melodic, poetic quality.
Popularity in the United States
2,437 babies in the United States have been named Isamar since 1880. It ranks #3577 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.8 %)
- TX (24.4 %)
- NY (12.2 %)
- IL (9.9 %)
- NJ (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,535 |
| 2000-2010 | 347 |
| 2010-2019 | 330 |
| 2020-2029 | 225 |
Famous people named Isamar
- Isamar Villamizar: Athlete, Volleyball Player
Nicknames
Isa
Fun facts
- The name experienced significant boosts in popular culture due to its appearance in popular Latin American soap operas during the late 1980s.
- Aside from being a blend of Isabel and Maria, many speakers interpret it poetically as 'Isla y Mar', meaning island and sea.