Imelda vs Yamila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Mel, Elda, Immy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Imelda Rank #3,675
Yamila Rank #3,550

Yamila is more popular, ranked #3550 vs #3675 for Imelda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imelda ___

  • Imelda Grace
  • Imelda Rose
  • Imelda Maria
  • Imelda Louise
  • Imelda Claire
  • Imelda Sofia

Yamila ___

  • Yamila Sofia
  • Yamila Valentina
  • Yamila Isabel
  • Yamila Luna
  • Yamila Celeste
  • Yamila Rocio

Sibling Name Ideas

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Matilda Isolde Rosario Catalina Rodrigo

If you choose Yamila

Camila Zara Amara Santiago Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imelda or Yamila more popular?

Yamila is more popular, ranked #3550 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Imelda and Yamila mean?

Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin). Yamila means "beautiful, fair" (Arabic origin).

Are Imelda and Yamila boy or girl names?

Imelda is primarily a girl name. Yamila is primarily a girl name.

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