Ima
Every Ima since 1886 — 6,806 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ima
Ima is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,403 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 6,806 American babies have been named Ima. Its peak came in 1927, when 232 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ima stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ima year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,403 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,113 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,831 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,700 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,697 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,539 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,804 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,654 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,590 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 15 | #3,313 |
| 1960 | 14 | #3,421 |
| 1955 | 34 | #1,822 |
| 1950 | 35 | #1,588 |
| 1945 | 72 | #889 |
| 1940 | 153 | #561 |
| 1935 | 171 | #482 |
| 1930 | 228 | #448 |
| 1925 | 219 | #465 |
| 1920 | 169 | #548 |
| 1915 | 109 | #630 |
| 1910 | 50 | #590 |
| 1905 | 45 | #508 |
| 1900 | 36 | #585 |
| 1895 | 28 | #567 |
| 1890 | 11 | #851 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ima in 2025?
Ima ranked #12,403 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ima?
6,806 babies have been named Ima in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ima most popular?
Ima peaked in 1927, when 232 newborns received the name.
Is Ima a boy or girl name?
Ima is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ima rising or falling?
Ima is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.