Ima Girl

Popularity: #941 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EE-ma /ˈiː.mə/

Origin: Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning: Hebrew: 'nurse'; Arabic: 'the one who is loved'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ima has its roots in the Hebrew language, where it is derived from the word 'ima' (אִמָּא), meaning 'mother.' This term has been a significant part of Hebrew culture and language, reflecting the importance of motherhood in various contexts. The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of Jewish communities and their migrations, particularly during the medieval period when Hebrew names began to be adopted and adapted in various forms across Europe.

Historically, the name Ima has been associated with various biblical figures and has appeared in Jewish texts, emphasizing maternal qualities and nurturing roles. While there are no specific saints or monarchs named Ima, the concept of motherhood is deeply embedded in Jewish tradition, where the role of a mother is often celebrated and revered.

The name's significance is further underscored in religious texts, where maternal figures play crucial roles in the narratives of family and community. Culturally, the name Ima resonates with themes of care, nurturing, and familial bonds, which have been central to many societies throughout history.

In Jewish tradition, the maternal figure is often seen as a source of wisdom and strength, contributing to the endurance of the name across generations. While diminutive forms or variations may exist, the name Ima itself carries a profound sense of identity and heritage, symbolizing the enduring legacy of motherhood in various cultures.

Famous people named Ima

In this section, you will find notable people named Ima. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ima who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Ima who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Ima Hogg was a philanthropist best known for her contributions to the arts and education in Texas.

Ima Robot is a band best known for their self-titled album and the hit single 'Dynomite'.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Ima, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ima. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ima was first seen in the United States in 1886.

Ima has ranked as high as #826 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Tennessee.

In the past 5 years the name Ima has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ima is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ima was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ima.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 7 7
2020 6 6
2018 8 8
2012 6 6
2010 6 6
2005 7 7
2000 6 6
1998 7 7
1989 5 5
1987 5 5
1983 5 5
1982 7 7
1980 8 8
1978 5 5
1977 6 6
1976 6 6
1975 5 5
1973 9 9
1972 5 5
1971 6 6
1969 9 9
1968 7 7
1967 10 10
1966 8 8
1965 15 15
1964 12 12
1963 11 11
1962 15 15
1961 13 13
1960 14 14
1959 17 17
1958 21 21
1957 15 15
1956 19 19
1955 34 34
1954 33 33
1953 37 37
1952 34 34
1951 57 57
1950 35 35
1949 51 51
1948 68 68
1947 52 52
1946 67 67
1945 72 72
1944 76 76
1943 79 79
1942 109 109
1941 100 100
1940 153 153
1939 146 146
1938 125 125
1937 154 154
1936 149 149
1935 171 171
1934 214 214
1933 204 204
1932 222 222
1931 204 204
1930 228 228
1929 202 202
1928 227 227
1927 232 232
1926 223 223
1925 219 219
1924 179 179
1923 166 166
1922 155 155
1921 167 167
1920 169 169
1919 139 139
1918 158 158
1917 149 149
1916 110 110
1915 109 109
1914 94 94
1913 67 67
1912 63 63
1911 49 49
1910 50 50
1909 56 56
1908 40 40
1907 42 42
1906 46 46
1905 45 45
1904 33 33
1903 40 40
1902 32 32
1901 30 30
1900 36 36
1899 37 37
1898 38 38
1897 22 22
1896 26 26
1895 28 28
1894 42 42
1893 26 26
1892 24 24
1891 10 10
1890 11 11
1889 7 7
1888 9 9
1887 5 5
1886 9 9

Top States for Ima (1958)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
100%