Total births
720
Girls' name · since 1990
Imara
Imara has 720 recorded births since 1990 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2999
- among girls today
- 720
- born since 1990
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Imara is the #2999 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 720 recorded since 1990.
Social Security Administration records show Imara recorded 720 times among girls since 1990, holding rank #2999 nationally today, ahead of 83% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #2999 among girls today
- 720 born since 1990
- 2020s peak decade
- 83% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Imara is currently the #2999 girls' name in America, more common than 83% of girls - 720 born since 1990, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2999
- among girls today
- 720
- born since 1990
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other girls
Imara vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2999
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 83% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Imara was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
56 babies were named Imara in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Imara compares
720 Top 38% higher than 62% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Imara's all-time total is 88% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Imara | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 720 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 56 | 48 | 19,840 |
Imara's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Imara's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 56, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Imara at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,999
Active since
1990
Imara popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Imara by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Imara's strongest decade.
258 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Imara births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 102
1990s
102 births
- 2000s
2000s
169 births
- 2010s
2010s
191 births
- 2020s
2020s
258 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 258 births (36% of all-time use).
How Imara compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Imara's total volume
Imara vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Imara by state
Where Imara concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 55 | 7.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 1.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 1.5% |
California share of Imara's total US births 7.6%
Even split
55 of 720 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Imara? ▼
720 babies have been named Imara since 1990. It currently ranks #2999 among girls. The peak year was 2023 with 56 births.
When was Imara most popular? ▼
Imara was most popular in the 2020s decade with 258 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Imara most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Imara are California (55 births), Texas (12 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Imara been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Imara since 1990 -- 36 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Imara? ▼
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 Imara's data
- California records the most Imaras (55 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Imara
Nearby Names Like Imara
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Imara
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 Imara side by side: Imara vs Imani Imara vs Ima Imara vs Iman
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1,569 births · Peak 2018
Austen #2996
1,291 births · Peak 2016
Maliya #3002
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Kierra #2995
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Scarleth #3003
761 births · Peak 2025
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, 1990–2025 (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. "Imara: #2999 Girls' Name - 720 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/imara. 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 Imara 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.