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.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Marimar in 2025.
The titular protagonist of the popular 1994 telenovela · Marimar
Mexican actress known for various television roles
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
