Iracema is a captivating and unique female given name of Brazilian origin, derived from the indigenous Tupi-Guarani language. It translates to 'rainbow' in Portuguese, offering a vivid image of beauty and diversity. The name gained prominence through the 19th-century novel 'Iracema,' written by José de Alencar, which tells the tale of a young Indian woman who falls in love with a white man. This narrative has greatly contributed to the popularity of this distinctive name.
"From 1971 to 2004, the name Iracema was given to newborns a total of 61 times across nine different years, with the most popular years being 1982 and 1989, each having 10 and 7 births respectively."