Imaya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japan
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Imaya means 'the present moment' in Japanese.
Meaning of the Name Imaya
Imaya is a modern feminine name that is believed to have originated from Japan. It is a name derived from the Japanese word 'ima' which translates to 'now' or 'the present moment'. It carries a beautiful and profound meaning, symbolizing living in the present and embracing the uniqueness of the current moment. Imaya represents mindfulness, appreciation for the present, and a sense of being fully present in every aspect of life.
Popularity of the Name Imaya
The popularity for the name Imaya peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 14 births, which ranked number 14,016 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Imaya had the most female births in 2006 with 14, which ranked number 8,236 out of 20,061 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Imaya has declined sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 10 births, a decline of -16.67%. Among females, Imaya has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 10 births, a decline of -16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Imaya
- 20 Year Trend of Imaya: 42.86%
- 10 Year Trend of Imaya: -16.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Imaya: -16.67%
Popularity of Imaya by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Imaya. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Imaya in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Imaya is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Imaya
- Total Births of Imaya: 10 (-1.81%)
- Female Births of Imaya: 10 (-1.81%)
Given the downward trend of Imaya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.81% decrease in total births, for a total of 10 births in 2024. For Females, births for Imaya have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 10 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.81%.