Girl · #2,625 in 2026

Imara

Name: Popularity of the name Imara in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Imara, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,625

Peak Rank

#2,625 (2026)

Total Babies

792

5-Yr Trend

+131%

1990

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2625

Peak Rank

792

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Imara

Imara first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1990, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 66 Imaras were born — ranking #2,625 that year. As of 2026, Imara ranks #2,625 for baby girls with 66 births, rising sharply (+131% over the past five years). In total, more than 792 Imaras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Imara

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Imara

What does the name Imara mean?

Imara is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Imara in 2026?

In 2026, Imara ranks #2,625 among girls' names in the U.S., with 66 babies given the name that year.

When was Imara most popular?

Imara reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,625 that year with 66 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Imara most popular?

Imara has historically been most popular in California, New York, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Imara.

Is Imara a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Imara is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Imara?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Imara include Jereline, Richardine, Jeanita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Imara

Imara is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 792 births in the dataset. Imara's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,625. Use the chart and map above to compare Imara'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.