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Isaura

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Pronounced ee-SOW-rah /iˈsaʊ.rə/Medium

Meaning: From Greek, 'from Isauria' (an ancient region of Asia Minor); a place-rooted name long used in Spain, Portugal, and Latin AmericaLow

In 30 seconds: From Isauria: Isaura is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ee-SOW-rah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom Greek, 'from Isauria' (an ancient region of Asia Minor); a place-rooted name long used in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America
U.S. rank (2024)#7350 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,506

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719162024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Isaura comes from Greek, 'from Isauria' (an ancient region of Asia Minor) — a place-rooted name long used in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America (made famous by the Brazilian heroine of Escrava Isaura). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ee-SOW-rah'; nickname Isa).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, from-Isauria at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Isaura means 'from Isauria' in Greek (an ancient region of Asia Minor) — long beloved in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America — lyrical and classic (said 'ee-SOW-rah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Isaura — Greek place-rooted name

Variations

IzauraIsaur

Nicknames

Isa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Isaura mean?

Isaura is Greek for 'from Isauria' (an ancient region of Asia Minor).

How do you pronounce Isaura?

It's said ee-SOW-rah /iˈsaʊ.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Isaura a boy or girl name?

Isaura is a girl's name.

How popular is Isaura?

Isaura is a rare name in the U.S.

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