How to say it
xi · o · MAR · a
ˌsiː.oʊˈmɑːr.ə
Feminine
Xiomara
Ready for battle
What it means
A Spanish name of Germanic roots, usually read as 'ready for battle' or 'famous in battle.'
Xiomara is a Spanish name with Germanic roots, usually traced to elements meaning 'famous' and 'battle,' so 'ready for battle' or 'famous warrior.' It is well loved across Latin America, and the X opening gives it real flair. Jane the Virgin's Xiomara brought it to a wider audience. Often said see-oh-MAR-uh.
How to spell Xiomara
The standard spelling is Xiomara. Common variants include Xiamara, Ziomara, Xeomara, but Xiomara is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #402 in 2023, currently #463 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed August 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
see-oh-MAR-uh.
- Pop culture
Xiomara of Jane the Virgin.
Who's worn it
- Xiomara Castro Honduran politician who became the first female president of Honduras
Spelling variants
- Xiamara
- Ziomara
- Xeomara
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Common questions
- What does the name Xiomara mean?
- A Spanish name of Germanic roots, usually read as 'ready for battle' or 'famous in battle.'
- What does Xiomara mean in Spanish?
- In Spanish, Xiomara means "Ready for battle." Xiomara is a Spanish name with Germanic roots, usually traced to elements meaning 'famous' and 'battle,' so 'ready for battle' or 'famous warrior.' It is well loved across Latin America, and the X opening gives it real flair. Jane the Virgin's Xiomara brought it to a wider audience. Often said see-oh-MAR-uh.
- How do you pronounce Xiomara?
- Xiomara is pronounced ˌsiː.oʊˈmɑːr.ə. Say it as xi-o-MAR-a, with the stress on the "mar" syllable.
- How do you spell Xiomara?
- The standard spelling is Xiomara. Common spelling variants include Xiamara, Ziomara, Xeomara.
- Is Xiomara a boy or girl name?
- Xiomara is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Xiomara?
- Xiomara ranked #463 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.