Ima
Ima is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Whole, universal, or entire.
Origin and history
Ima is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from roots meaning 'entire' or 'universal', closely related to Emma. It was relatively common in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries but has since become very rare. Today, it is mostly recognized historical usage or through famous historical figures.
Popularity in the United States
6,806 babies in the United States have been named Ima since 1880. It ranks #2049 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2088.
States where it is most popular
- TX (38 %)
- OK (14.4 %)
- KY (9.4 %)
- AR (8.9 %)
- TN (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 30 |
| 1890-1900 | 264 |
| 1900-1910 | 400 |
| 1910-1920 | 988 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,939 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,817 |
| 1940-1950 | 827 |
| 1950-1960 | 302 |
| 1960-1970 | 114 |
| 1970-1980 | 42 |
| 1980-1990 | 30 |
| 1990-2000 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 13 |
| 2010-2019 | 20 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Famous people named Ima
- Ima Hogg: Philanthropist, Art Collector
Fun facts
- Ima was most popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries before steadily declining.
- Ima Hogg was a prominent 20th-century Texas philanthropist, arts patron, and collector.