Imelda
- Pronunciation
- [I-mel-da]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Powerful Fighter. The Name Of A Fourteenth-Century Spanish Saint.
- Origin
- Spanish
Imelda Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 7,442 baby girls have been named Imelda. The name peaked in 1978 with 149 US births that year (rank #947). In 2024, ranked #3658 nationally — 2,711 places below its 1978 peak.
Top States for Imelda
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Imelda births are: Texas (2,215), California (1,754), Illinois (221).
Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Imelda
If you like Imelda's Spanish origin, consider these related names: Abran, Abril, Adana, Adelita, Adella. Browse all Spanish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with I
Names with Imelda's exact length and starting letter: Ianthe, Iaokim, Iasion, Iasius, Ibolya.
Quick Facts About Imelda
Famous People Named Imelda
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Imelda.
- Imelda Marcos is widow of the former President of Philippines - Ferdinand Marcos.
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Compare Imelda to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Imelda against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).