Ima
girl name#11932 in 2025Ima entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #429 in 1894, ranks #11932 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
#11932
rank today
#429
peak (1894)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #961 |
| 1890s | #608 |
| 1900s | #548 |
| 1910s | #602 |
| 1920s | #509 |
| 1930s | #496 |
| 1940s | #925 |
| 1950s | #2074 |
| 1960s | #4129 |
| 1970s | #8097 |
| 1980s | #9921 |
| 1990s | #11138 |
| 2000s | #13082 |
| 2010s | #13783 |
| 2020s | #12693 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Ima are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ima alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ima in 2025?
- Ima ranks #11932 among US girl names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ima most popular?
- Ima peaked in 1894, reaching #429 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ima with classmates?
- Ima will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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