Imal vs Merial

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Imal Rank #48,456
Merial Rank #48,620

Imal is more popular, ranked #48456 vs #48620 for Merial.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imal ___

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

Merial ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Lila Nadia Rayan Tamir

If you choose Merial

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imal or Merial more popular?

Imal is more popular, ranked #48456 compared to Merial at #48620 in the United States.

What do Imal and Merial mean?

Imal means "hope, aspiration" (Arabic origin).

Are Imal and Merial boy or girl names?

Imal is primarily a girl name. Merial is primarily a girl name.

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