Isaura Girl

Popularity: #934 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ee-SOW-rah /iˈsawɾa/

Origin: Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning: Spanish: 'light breeze'; Portuguese: 'pure'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Isaura has its roots in the ancient Greek name 'Isauria,' which referred to a region in Asia Minor known for its rugged terrain and distinct cultural identity. The name is derived from the Greek word 'Isauros,' which is believed to mean 'of the Isaurians.' This geographical name transitioned into Latin as 'Isauria,' and subsequently, it was adopted into various languages, including Spanish and Portuguese, where it became popularized as Isaura.

Historically, Isaura has been associated with notable figures and events. In the 19th century, the name gained prominence through literature, particularly in the Brazilian novel 'A Moreninha' by Joaquim Manuel de Macedo, published in 1844, where a character named Isaura plays a significant role.

Additionally, the name appears in various religious texts and traditions, contributing to its cultural significance. The name is also linked to the Isaurians, a group mentioned in ancient texts, which further embeds it in historical narratives.

Culturally, Isaura has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing strength and resilience, reflective of the rugged landscape of its namesake region. The name has also been associated with themes of beauty and grace, which are celebrated in literature and art.

While diminutive forms of Isaura, such as Isa, may exist, the name itself carries a weight of historical and cultural resonance that has allowed it to endure through the centuries. Its connections to both geographical and literary contexts underscore its significance in the tapestry of names derived from ancient roots.

Famous people named Isaura

In this section, you will find notable people named Isaura. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Isaura who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Isaura who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Isaura Oliveira is a Brazilian singer best known for her work in the music genre of MPB (Música Popular Brasileira).

Isaura Tavares is a Portuguese actress best known for her roles in various television series and films in Portugal.

Fictional characters named Isaura

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Isaura is a fictional character from the Brazilian telenovela Escrava Isaura. She is a young enslaved woman who seeks freedom and love while navigating the challenges of her oppressive environment.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Isaura, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

IsabellaIsadoraIreneElenaSofiaClara

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Isaura. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

IslaIsoldeIsabelAislingAureliaSabrinaSelenaAllegra

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Isaura was first seen in the United States in 1916.

Isaura has ranked as high as #4907 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Massachusetts.

In the past 5 years the name Isaura has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Isaura is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Isaura was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Isaura (2021)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Isaura.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 14 14
2024 15 15
2023 11 11
2022 11 11
2021 10 10
2020 15 15
2019 13 13
2018 12 12
2017 23 23
2016 13 13
2015 16 16
2014 18 18
2013 14 14
2012 23 23
2011 21 21
2010 22 22
2009 38 38
2008 43 43
2007 63 63
2006 25 25
2005 22 22
2004 15 15
2003 33 33
2002 30 30
2001 33 33
2000 29 29
1999 23 23
1998 33 33
1997 28 28
1996 31 31
1995 41 41
1994 32 32
1993 32 32
1992 34 34
1991 40 40
1990 36 36
1989 35 35
1988 33 33
1987 30 30
1986 27 27
1985 29 29
1984 34 34
1983 44 44
1982 29 29
1981 13 13
1980 13 13
1979 18 18
1978 10 10
1977 9 9
1976 17 17
1975 22 22
1974 19 19
1973 12 12
1972 7 7
1970 11 11
1969 8 8
1967 6 6
1965 7 7
1962 5 5
1961 10 10
1960 6 6
1959 6 6
1958 6 6
1957 8 8
1955 5 5
1949 10 10
1946 5 5
1942 5 5
1940 8 8
1937 6 6
1932 5 5
1931 6 6
1930 7 7
1928 7 7
1927 7 7
1926 8 8
1925 9 9
1924 9 9
1923 6 6
1922 9 9
1920 10 10
1919 7 7
1916 5 5