Elden vs Imal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elden

Boy #2,983 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"old friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,983
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El

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Imal

Girl #48,456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hope, aspiration"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#48,456
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elden Rank #2,983
Imal Rank #48,456

Elden is more popular, ranked #2983 vs #48456 for Imal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elden ___

  • Elden James
  • Elden William
  • Elden Cole
  • Elden Ray
  • Elden Scott
  • Elden Thomas

Imal ___

  • Imal Nour
  • Imal Zara
  • Imal Sara
  • Imal Leila
  • Imal Aya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elden

Holden Alden Wren Rowan Maren

If you choose Imal

Lila Nadia Rayan Tamir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elden or Imal more popular?

Elden is more popular, ranked #2983 compared to Imal at #48456 in the United States.

What do Elden and Imal mean?

Elden means "old friend" (Old English origin). Imal means "hope, aspiration" (Arabic origin).

Are Elden and Imal boy or girl names?

Elden is primarily a boy name. Imal is primarily a girl name.

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