Ima

Q: What is the origin of Ima?

Ima is of Hebrew origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Ima?

According to the latest SSA data, Ima is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Ima a girl name?

Ima is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Mother or Now"

Occurs in different languages, including Hebrew and Japanese contexts, so reported meanings vary and require contextual interpretation.

Themes:multioriginshortambiguous

Biblical Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Ima

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Ima did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Ima Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ima.

8 ideas

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imay

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ima

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mie

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mama

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immy

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imaie

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mai

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ima

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Ima mean?

Ima means "Mother or Now". Occurs in different languages, including Hebrew and Japanese contexts, so reported meanings vary and require contextual

What is the origin of Ima?

Ima is of Hebrew origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Ima?

According to the latest SSA data, Ima is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Ima a girl name?

Ima is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Ima?

Popular nicknames for Ima include im, imay, ima, mie, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Ima?

There are many names similar to Ima in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Japanese

Syllables2

Length3 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withI

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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