Rising since 2015, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Imaya since 1999
Babies named Imaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 68 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Imaya is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 1999. It remains exceptionally rare: as of 2025, its rank sits at 10,107, with a 1-in-178,585 incidence rate. The name has shown a rising trajectory since 2015, and its peak year to date is 2023, suggesting a modest but growing appeal. Imaya is not associated with any specific cultural or linguistic tradition; it appears to be a creative combination of sounds, possibly influenced by the popular name Maya or the Spanish-origin Amaya. Given its recent emergence and lack of historical roots, the name carries no established etymology or meaning. Its scarcity means it has no recorded top states or famous bearers. Parents choosing Imaya are likely drawn to its melodic, feminine sound and its uniqueness.
Imaya is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1999. It appears to be a creative formation, possibly blending the popular 'i-' prefix with the name Maya or Amaya. The name has seen gradual use since the early 2000s, with a notable rise in recent years.
“Imaya” around the world
Where Imaya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Imaya
Names that share Imaya's style, for a brother or sister.
