Total births
41
Girls' name · since 1994
Imalay
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 41 babies named Imalay, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 41
- total births
- 1994–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 88%
- born in that decade
41 girls have been named Imalay since 1994, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Imalay recorded 41 times among girls since 1994, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2003.
- 41 total births
- 1994–2003 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 88% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
41 girls have been named Imalay since 1994, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2003.
- 41
- total births
- 1994–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 88%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
88% of everyone ever named Imalay was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
22 babies were named Imalay in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Imalay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Imalay splits its recorded history at 1996: 27% of all births land in the more recent half, 73% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2003 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Imalay at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1994
Imalay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2003
- Peak year (1994)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Imalay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Imalay's strongest decade.
36 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 88% of all-time use.
Imalay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
36 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 36 births (88% of all-time use).
Imalay by state
Where Imalay concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 8 | 19.5% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 12.2% |
Texas share of Imalay's total US births 19.5%
Even split
8 of 41 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Imalay? ▼
41 babies have been named Imalay since 1994. It was last recorded in 2003. The peak year was 1994 with 22 births.
When was Imalay most popular? ▼
Imalay was most popular in the 1990s decade with 36 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Imalay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Imalay are Texas (8 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Imalay been used? ▼
Imalay has been recorded in Social Security data since 1994, spanning 10 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Imalay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Imani, Ima, Iman, Imari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Imalay's data
- Imalay's decade-level peak was the 1990s (36 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Imalays (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Imalay
Nearby Names Like Imalay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Imalay
Imani Girl
#526 27,817 births
Ima Girl
6,806 births
Iman Girl
#2088 5,124 births
Imari Girl
#5509 2,365 births
Imaan Girl
#3669 814 births
Compare Imalay side by side: Imalay vs Imani Imalay vs Ima Imalay vs Iman
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1994–2003 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Imalay: Baby Name Since 1994 - 41 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/imalay. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Imalay draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.