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Imaray

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Pronounced ee-mah-RY /i.mΙ‘ΛˆraΙͺ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing Amara ('grace; eternal') and Imara ('firm; strong', Swahili); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an Amara/Imara echo: Imaray. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ee-mah-RY').
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern name, variously echoing Amara ('grace; eternal') and Imara ('firm; strong', Swahili); no single fixed root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#9141 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 37

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202120212024

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

Imaray is a modern name, with no single fixed root β€” variously echoing Amara ('grace; eternal') and Imara ('firm; strong', Swahili; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ee-mah-RY').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Imaray is a modern name, variously echoing Amara ('grace; eternal') and Imara ('firm; strong', Swahili) β€” a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ee-mah-RY').
Overall data confidence 24%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” routes uncertain

Variations

ImaraAmarayImarai

Nicknames

Ima

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Imaray mean?

Imaray variously echoes Amara ('grace; eternal') and Imara ('firm; strong'); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Imaray?

It's said ee-mah-RY /i.mra/ β€” three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Imaray a boy or girl name?

Imaray is a girl's name.

How popular is Imaray?

Imaray is a very rare name in the U.S.

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