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 July 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
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give 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.