What is the origin of the name Imala?

Imala is a name of Native American origin.

How do you pronounce Imala?

Imala is pronounced ih-MAH-lah.

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GirlNative American

Imala

ih-MAH-lah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Native American

Total Births

Peak Year

#6 in 2001

First Recorded

2001

Style

Strong & Bold, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Native American name meaning 'strong-willed'.

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Ima Mala Mal

Similar Names

Nima Lakota Waneta Winona Tala

Personality Traits

ResilientDeterminedIndependentCourageous

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