Girl · #13,427 in 2026

Imana

Imana is the creator deity in the traditional Banyarwanda and Barundi religion in Rwanda and Burundi and other related ethnic groups, such as Baha in Tanzania and Banyamulenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In current-day usage, the term refers to God as found in Christianity. Ancient Banyarwanda and Barundi believed in one god, the creator Imana.

Current Rank
#13,427
Peak Rank
#9,586 (1994)
Total Babies
44
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1994
First Year
2024
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#9586
Peak Rank
44
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Imana

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Imana is the creator deity in the traditional Banyarwanda and Barundi religion in Rwanda and Burundi and other related ethnic groups, such as Baha in Tanzania and Banyamulenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In current-day usage, the term refers to God as found in Christianity. Ancient Banyarwanda and Barundi believed in one god, the creator Imana.

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The Story of Imana

Imana first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1994, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 8 Imanas were born — ranking #9,586 that year. As of 2026, Imana ranks #13,427 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 44 Imanas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Imana

Phonetically similar names — useful when Imana is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Imana

What does the name Imana mean?
Imana is the creator deity in the traditional Banyarwanda and Barundi religion in Rwanda and Burundi and other related ethnic groups, such as Baha in Tanzania and Banyamulenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In current-day usage, the term refers to God as found in Christianity. Ancient Banyarwanda and Barundi believed in one god, the creator Imana.
How popular is Imana in 2026?
In 2026, Imana ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Imana most popular?
Imana reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #9,586 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Imana a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Imana is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Imana?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Imana include Patia, Samentha, Dorissa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Imana

Imana is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 44 births in the dataset. Imana's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #9,586. Use the chart and map above to compare Imana's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.