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Imanol

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-mah-NOL /ˌi.mɑˈnɔl/Medium

Meaning: The Basque form of Emmanuel — from Hebrew Immanuel, 'God is with us' (immanu, 'with us', plus El, 'God')Medium

In 30 seconds: God is with us: Imanol is the Basque Emmanuel — 'God is with us'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'ee-mah-NOL').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Basque
MeaningThe Basque form of Emmanuel — from Hebrew Immanuel, 'God is with us' (immanu, 'with us', plus El, 'God')
U.S. rank (2025)#8502 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,246

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619982025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Imanol is the Basque form of Emmanuel — from Hebrew Immanuel, 'God is with us' (immanu, 'with us', plus El, 'God'), a name of the promised Messiah. A lyrical, devout, distinctive Basque name (said 'ee-mah-NOL'; nickname Imo).

In the U.S. it appears in Basque and Spanish families. Rare, God-is-with-us at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Emmanuel means 'God is with us' (Hebrew Immanuel) — Imanol is its lyrical Basque form, devout and distinctive (said 'ee-mah-NOL').
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Imanol — root etymology

Variations

EmmanuelManuelManex

Nicknames

Imo

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If you like Imanol…

Emmanuel— the source name
Manuel— the Spanish short form
Ander— another Basque boys' name
Isiah— a similarly popular pick
Ishmael— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Imanol mean?

Imanol is the Basque Emmanuel — Hebrew 'God is with us'.

How do you pronounce Imanol?

It's said ee-mah-NOL /ˌi.mɑˈnɔl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Imanol a boy or girl name?

Imanol is a boy's name.

How popular is Imanol?

Imanol is a rare name in the U.S.

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