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Inez vs Imelda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Inez

Girl #1,407 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek hagnē

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,407
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Inez Rank #1,407
Imelda Rank #3,675

Inez is more popular, ranked #1407 vs #3675 for Imelda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inez or Imelda more popular?

Inez is more popular, ranked #1407 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Inez and Imelda mean?

Inez means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek hagnē origin). Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Inez and Imelda boy or girl names?

Inez is primarily a girl name. Imelda is primarily a girl name.

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