Imara
Every Imara since 1990 — 720 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Imara
Imara is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,008 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 720 American babies have been named Imara. Its peak came in 2023, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Imara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Imara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #3,008 |
| 2024 | 55 | #2,990 |
| 2023 | 56 | #2,993 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,996 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,831 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,037 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,530 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,111 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,109 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,773 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,559 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,442 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,897 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,972 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,568 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,426 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,165 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,651 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,413 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,445 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,948 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,554 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,723 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,147 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,397 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,938 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,711 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,580 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Imara in 2025?
Imara ranked #3,008 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Imara?
720 babies have been named Imara in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Imara most popular?
Imara peaked in 2023, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Imara a boy or girl name?
Imara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Imara rising or falling?
Imara is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.