Ima
Girl nameIma has been given to 6,806 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It peaked in 1927.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,806
Peak year
1927 (232 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1886
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Ima's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #585 |
| 1925 | #465 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ima — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ima.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ima?
Ima has been given to 6,806 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ima peak?
Ima peaked in 1927, when 232 babies were given the name.
Is Ima a girl or boy name?
Ima is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Ima are girls).
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