Imena

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-MEH-nah /iˈmeɪ.nɑː/Medium

Meaning: In Kinyarwanda, Imana is the word for God, and Imena appears as a related name form in Rwandan naming, where names often speak directly of God and gratitude. A separate Slavic word imena means 'names.' Routes are uncertain here, which we note, and we treat the Rwandan sense respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: Imena is linked to Rwandan naming, where Imana is the word for God (said 'ee-MEH-nah'). A warm three-beat name whose routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowKinyarwanda, Rwandan

MeaningIn Kinyarwanda, Imana is the word for God, and Imena appears as a related name form in Rwandan naming, where names often speak directly of God and gratitude. A separate Slavic word imena means 'names.' Routes are uncertain here, which we note, and we treat the Rwandan sense respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#12969 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Imena reads most naturally through Rwandan naming, where Imana ('God') anchors a whole family of names built on thanks and faith — a tradition we note with respect. The word imena also means 'names' in some Slavic languages, so the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'ee-MEH-nah').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys and reads as a fresh, vowel-rich choice. Rare, warm, and open-sounding.

Did you know? In Rwanda, names often carry a message about God or gratitude — Imana is the Kinyarwanda word for God, and Imena sits close to that tradition. The exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ee-MEH-nah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Imena — Kinyarwanda Imana 'God'; Slavic 'names'; routes uncertain

Variations

ImanaImaniAmina

Nicknames

ImeMena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Imena mean?

Imena is linked to Kinyarwanda Imana, 'God,' in Rwandan naming; it can also read as the Slavic word for 'names.' The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Imena?

It's said ee-MEH-nah /iˈmeɪ.nɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Imena a boy or girl name?

Here Imena is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Imena?

Imena is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.