Larimar

At a Glance

Meaning

Coined in 1974 by blending "Larissa" (the discoverer's daughter's name) with Spanish "mar" (sea); denotes the rare blue Dominican gemstone

Origin

Modern coinage (Spanish, 1974)

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

lah-ree-MAR

Larimar (lah-ree-MAR) is a modern coinage from 1974, blending "Larissa", the discoverer's daughter's name, with the Spanish "mar", meaning sea. It's also the name of the rare blue Dominican gemstone, so the name carries both a family story and a sea-blue stone.

Meaning & Origin of Larimar

Meaning: Coined in 1974 by blending "Larissa" (the discoverer's daughter's name) with Spanish "mar" (sea); denotes the rare blue Dominican gemstone.

Origin: modern coinage (Spanish, 1974).

How to Pronounce Larimar

Popularity of Larimar

Larimar is still very rare in the U.S. It ranked #7081 in 2024 with 16 babies, down slightly from its peak of #6072 in 2023, when 20 babies were given the name. Social Security data for it runs from 1996 to 2024.

Names Like Larimar

These names have followed a similar path to Larimar in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Lawsyn
• Leylany
• Liliani
• Menelik
• Kynslei
• Luzma

FAQ

What does the name Larimar mean?

Coined in 1974 by blending “Larissa” (the discoverer’s daughter’s name) with Spanish “mar” (sea); denotes the rare blue Dominican gemstone.

How do you pronounce Larimar?

Larimar is pronounced lah-ree-MAR.

Is Larimar a popular name right now?

Larimar peaked at #6072 in 2023 and is ranked #7081 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1996–2024.)

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