Ima Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationEE-ma / ˈiː.məHebrew; Arabic
Meaning
Hebrew: 'nurse'; Arabic: 'the one who is loved'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ima has roots in both Hebrew and Arabic cultures. In Hebrew, it is often associated with nurturing and motherhood. In Arabic, it conveys a sense of affection and love. The name is relatively uncommon in contemporary usage but carries significant cultural weight in its origins.
Trend Summary
The name Ima is not widely used in the United States and has seen limited popularity.
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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 #664 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in Oklahoma, Kentucky, Arkansas, Alabama, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Ima has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ima (1955)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 11 |
| 1891 | 10 |
| 1892 | 24 |
| 1893 | 26 |
| 1894 | 42 |
| 1895 | 28 |
| 1896 | 26 |
| 1897 | 22 |
| 1898 | 38 |
| 1899 | 37 |
| 1900 | 36 |
| 1901 | 30 |
| 1902 | 32 |
| 1903 | 40 |
| 1904 | 33 |
| 1905 | 45 |
| 1906 | 46 |
| 1907 | 42 |
| 1908 | 40 |
| 1909 | 56 |
| 1910 | 50 |
| 1911 | 49 |
| 1912 | 63 |
| 1913 | 67 |
| 1914 | 94 |
| 1915 | 109 |
| 1916 | 110 |
| 1917 | 149 |
| 1918 | 158 |
| 1919 | 139 |
| 1920 | 169 |
| 1921 | 167 |
| 1922 | 155 |
| 1923 | 166 |
| 1924 | 179 |
| 1925 | 219 |
| 1926 | 223 |
| 1927 | 232 |
| 1928 | 227 |
| 1929 | 202 |
| 1930 | 228 |
| 1931 | 204 |
| 1932 | 222 |
| 1933 | 204 |
| 1934 | 214 |
| 1935 | 171 |
| 1936 | 149 |
| 1937 | 154 |
| 1938 | 125 |
| 1939 | 146 |
| 1940 | 153 |
| 1941 | 100 |
| 1942 | 109 |
| 1943 | 79 |
| 1944 | 76 |
| 1945 | 72 |
| 1946 | 67 |
| 1947 | 52 |
| 1948 | 68 |
| 1949 | 51 |
| 1950 | 35 |
| 1951 | 57 |
| 1952 | 34 |
| 1953 | 37 |
| 1954 | 33 |
| 1955 | 34 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 21 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 |