Find out how popular the first name Javiera has been for the last 29 years (from 1993 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Javiera by gender

Based on the last 29 years of data, Javiera is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Javiera.

The history of the first name Javiera

The given name Javiera is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name Xavier, which itself is a Romanized version of the Basque surname Etxeberria, meaning "new house." The name Xavier gained popularity in the 16th century due to St. Francis Xavier, a Navarrese missionary and co-founder of the Jesuit order.

Javiera is the feminine form of Xavier and is commonly used in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries. The earliest recorded instance of the name Javiera dates back to the 17th century, when it appeared in various baptismal records in Spain and its colonies.

One of the earliest notable figures with the name Javiera was Javiera de Velasco y Rivadeneira (1673-1726), a Spanish nun and founder of the Congregation of the Servants of Mary. She was beatified by the Catholic Church in 1964.

Another prominent Javiera was Javiera Carrera (1781-1862), a Chilean patriot and supporter of the independence movement in Chile. She played a crucial role in providing supplies and refuge to the revolutionary forces during the Chilean War of Independence.

In the 19th century, Javiera Muñoz Jara (1842-1896) was a Chilean educator and promoter of women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Santiago and advocated for equal educational opportunities for women.

Javiera Aranda de Acuña (1868-1932) was a prominent Peruvian poet and writer who was part of the Romantic movement in Latin American literature. Her works often focused on themes of love, nature, and the struggles of indigenous people.

In the 20th century, Javiera Suárez (1927-2020) was a Chilean human rights activist and lawyer. She played a crucial role in documenting human rights violations during the Pinochet regime and was a leading figure in the struggle for democracy in Chile.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Javiera, a name with deep roots in the Spanish-speaking world and a rich cultural and historical significance.

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