Imo
Pronunciation: [ EYEM-oh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Imo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 19 babies have been named Imo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Imo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,287 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,287
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Imo is also used as a boy name, ranked #37748.
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About the Name Imo
Imo is a girl name .
Is Imo a boy or girl name? Imo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,287 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #37,748. Imo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Imo is currently ranked #71,287 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Imo include Imogen, Imogene . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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