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Xiomara
GirlSpanish, Germanic· “uncertain; possibly 'famous in battle'”
- Meaning
- uncertain; possibly 'famous in battle' (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Spanish, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- see-oh-MAHR-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #463
- US babies 2025
- 665
- Best rank
- #402 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Xiomara
Xiomara is often said to mean “uncertain; possibly 'famous in battle'”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Spanish and Germanic roots.
Xiomara is a Spanish name whose origin is uncertain. It is often linked to Guiomar, a medieval name of Germanic origin sometimes interpreted as famous in battle, but the connection is not clear. The name is used across Latin America and among Spanish-speaking families in the United States. A well-known bearer is Xiomara Castro, the first woman to serve as president of Honduras. The name feels bold, lyrical and distinctive. Mara is a possible nickname.
Popularity over time
Xiomara first appears in US Social Security records in 1954. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 16 different years, starting in 2004. Its best national rank was #402 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 765 babies. In 2025, 665 babies were named Xiomara, and it ranked #463 nationally. That is 200% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,676 in 1980, #1,097 in 2000, #985 in 2010, and #463 in 2025. Of the 12,239 US girls named Xiomara since records began, 31% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,720 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Maia, Zariah, Mylah, Saige, and Astrid.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Xiomara ranked highest in New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #93 | 15 |
| Arizona | #171 | 38 |
| California | #191 | 174 |
| Nevada | #233 | 12 |
| Texas | #245 | 142 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Xiomara is usually pronounced see-oh-MAHR-uh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with X and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Xiomara
A few middle names that flow with Xiomara: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Xiomara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Xiomara mean?
Xiomara is often said to mean “uncertain; possibly 'famous in battle'”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Spanish and Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Xiomara?
Xiomara has Spanish and Germanic roots. Xiomara is a Spanish name whose origin is uncertain.
Is Xiomara a popular name?
Yes. Xiomara ranked #463 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Xiomara a boy or girl name?
Xiomara is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Xiomara?
Xiomara is usually pronounced see-oh-MAHR-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings