Combination of Maria and Mar, meaning sea of bitterness
A Spanish portmanteau name combining Maria and Mar. Maria is the Latin form of the Hebrew Miriam, while Mar is the Spanish word for sea, giving the name a poetic maritime association. It gained significant international recognition through the 1994 Mexican telenovela of the same name.
Less common today
Marimar isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,544 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The titular protagonist of the popular 1994 telenovela · Marimar
Mexican actress known for various television roles
