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Ida vs Imelda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ida

Girl #1,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"work, labor"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,143
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Imelda

Girl #3,675 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful in battle, mighty warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Filipino Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,675
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ida Rank #1,143
Imelda Rank #3,675

Ida is more popular, ranked #1143 vs #3675 for Imelda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ida or Imelda more popular?

Ida is more popular, ranked #1143 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Ida and Imelda mean?

Ida means "work, labor" (Germanic origin). Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Ida and Imelda boy or girl names?

Ida is primarily a girl name. Imelda is primarily a girl name.

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