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Imade

ee-MAH-day /iˈmɑdeɪ/

At a glance

In short
Imade, an elegant African name from Nigeria's Edo culture, means cultural richness.
U.S. rank 2025
#14,942 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
Babies in 2025
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#14,942 in 2025
First recorded
2022

Meaning of Imade

Imade is a beautiful and unique name of African origin, specifically from the Edo culture in Nigeria. Pronounced as ee-MAH-day (/iˈmɑdeɪ/), this elegant name carries a sense of cultural richness and heritage. While it remains relatively rare in the United States, with only five occurrences each in 2022 and 2023, its distinctiveness makes it a standout choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their daughter. The name Imade can also be associated with the variation Imad, although they are used differently across cultures. With its melodic pronunciation and deep roots, Imade offers both individuality and a connection to African traditions.

How to pronounce Imade

Popularity of Imade in the U.S.

Imade was the #14,942 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 5 babies. It first appears in the records in 2022.

Bar and line chart: Imade in the U.S., 2022–2025. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 5 in 2022 and 5 in 2025. Line: rank among girl names, peak #14,942 in 2025.
  • Girls named Imade (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2022–2025. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2022⁠–⁠2025 3 rows
Imade: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2025514,942back (not recorded in 2024)
2023515,194▲ 112
2022515,306new

Notable people named Imade

  • Imade Kadro is a Syrian weightlifter who competed in the men's flyweight event at the 1980 Summer Olympics.