Name Meaning & Origin
"Japanese names in modern times consist of a family name (surname) followed by a given name"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Japanese names in modern times consist of a family name (surname) followed by a given name. Japanese names are usually written in kanji, where the pronunciation follows a special set of rules. Because parents when naming children, and foreigners when adopting a Japanese name, are able to choose which pronunciations they want for certain kanji, the same written form of a name may have multiple readings. In exceptional cases, this makes it impossible to determine the intended pronunciation of a name with certainty. Even so, most pronunciations chosen for names are common, making them easier to read. While any jōyō kanji and jinmeiyō kanji may be used as part of a name, names may be rejected if they are believed to fall outside what would be considered an acceptable name by measures of co
Japanese names in modern times consist of a family name (surname) followed by a given name. Japanese names are usually written in kanji, where the pronunciation follows a special set of rules. Because parents when naming children, and foreigners when adopting a Japanese name, are able to choose which pronunciations they want for certain kanji, the same written form of a name may have multiple readings. In exceptional cases, this makes it impossible to determine the intended pronunciation of a name with certainty. Even so, most pronunciations chosen for names are common, making them easier to read. While any jōyō kanji and jinmeiyō kanji may be used as part of a name, names may be rejected if they are believed to fall outside what would be considered an acceptable name by measures of co
Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.
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Root element "Imina" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Japanese names in modern times consist of a family name (surname) followed by a given name".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~11 people named Imina in the US. Peaked in 2018 with 6 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Imina is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 9.
Imina is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 11 people in the United States are named Imina. The name peaked in 2018 with 6 recorded uses.
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