Xiomara
Xiomara is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous in battle or ready for battle.
Origin and history
Xiomara is a feminine name derived from Guiomar, which traces back to a Germanic root meaning 'famous in battle' or 'ready for battle'. It gained popularity in Spanish-speaking cultures before being widely adopted in the United States. In recent years, its usage in the U.S. has risen significantly, placing it comfortably in the top 500 female names.
Popularity in the United States
12,239 babies in the United States have been named Xiomara since 1880. It ranks #1456 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #476.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27 %)
- TX (18.4 %)
- NY (11.2 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
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 | 27 |
| 1960-1970 | 153 |
| 1970-1980 | 405 |
| 1980-1990 | 889 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,523 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,720 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,708 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,814 |
Famous people named Xiomara
- Xiomara Castro: politician, president
- Xiomara Laugart: singer, musician
Nicknames
Mara, Xio
Fun facts
- The underlying name Guiomar appears in medieval Arthurian legends as well as Spanish poetry.
- Xiomara has seen a notable increase in U.S. births in the 2020s compared to earlier decades.