Ima Name Popularity and Statistics
Ima is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ima?
Ima is spelled I-M-A. The name has 3 letters.
Ima Popularity in 2025
Rank#11,932
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage rose 1,521 places to #11,932 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2020.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ima Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1966 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 7 | #11,932 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2018 | Girls | 8 | #11,427 |
| 2012 | Girls | 6 | #14,962 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6 | #14,959 |
| 2005 | Girls | 7 | #13,010 |
| 2000 | Girls | 6 | #13,154 |
| 1998 | Girls | 7 | #11,138 |
| 1989 | Girls | 5 | #12,362 |
| 1987 | Girls | 5 | #11,325 |
| 1983 | Girls | 5 | #10,275 |
| 1982 | Girls | 7 | #8,224 |
| 1980 | Girls | 8 | #7,418 |
| 1978 | Girls | 5 | #9,750 |
| 1977 | Girls | 6 | #8,444 |
| 1976 | Girls | 6 | #8,156 |
| 1975 | Girls | 5 | #9,067 |
| 1973 | Girls | 9 | #5,580 |
| 1972 | Girls | 5 | #8,292 |
| 1971 | Girls | 6 | #7,388 |
| 1969 | Girls | 9 | #5,057 |
| 1968 | Girls | 7 | #5,642 |
| 1967 | Girls | 10 | #4,300 |
| 1966 | Girls | 8 | #4,866 |
When Was Ima Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1927 · Girls
232 recorded births
National rank #457
1930 · Girls
228 recorded births
National rank #448
1928 · Girls
227 recorded births
National rank #455
1926 · Girls
223 recorded births
National rank #460
Where Ima Ranked Highest in 1958
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #1,128 | 6 |