Imo
Pronunciation: [ EYEM-oh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Imo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 5 babies have been named Imo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Imo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,748 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,748
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Imo is also used as a girl name, ranked #71287.
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About the Name Imo
Imo is a boy name .
Is Imo a boy or girl name? Imo is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,748 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,287. Imo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Imo is currently ranked #37,748 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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