Irasema
Meaninghoney lips · Tupi
Irasema is a Mexican girl name meaning “honey lips”, with Tupi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Irasema has the name Ira hiding inside it.
- GenerationIrasema peaked in 1957, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Irasema you'd meet today is about 68 years old.
- HistoryIrasema first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
US births per million girls, 1953–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Irasema
Irasema is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “honey lips”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1950s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
Questions about the name Irasema
What does the name Irasema mean?
Irasema means “honey lips” and comes from Tupi. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Melina (“honey”), Honey (“honey”), Pamela (“all honey”) and Shahd (“honey”).
What is the origin of the name Irasema?
Irasema is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Tupi. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).
Is Irasema a boy or girl name?
Irasema is a girl name.
How popular is the name Irasema?
Irasema is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2016. It peaked at #1,957 in 1957, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Irasema?
If you like Irasema, you might also like Melina, Honey, Pamela and Shahd.
What should I know before naming my baby Irasema?
Irasema is a Mexican girl name meaning “honey lips”, with Tupi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.