Imaya
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Imaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 188 babies have been named Imaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Imaya is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,514 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,514
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Imaya
Imaya is a girl name .
Imaya is currently ranked #8,514 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Imaya include Ima, Imy, Imie, and Imakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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