Imaya
Meaning of Imaya
Imaya glides into the world like a dawn song, its three-syllable melody (ee-MY-uh) evoking both the misty heights of the Himalayas—where a Sanskrit root hints at “snowy abode”—and the sun-baked rhythms of a Latin plaza, where Amaya’s Basque echoes mingle with Mesoamerican warmth. Third in a growing chorus of modern favorites, Imaya has lingered within the top 1,000 U.S. girls’ names since 1999, reaching 13 newborns in 2024 (rank 937), a charming rarity that feels like a secret handshake among parents seeking something singular yet timeless. Imaya’s gentle strength suggests a heroine in a folklore tale—curious, bright-eyed, and destined to leave footprints as delicate and enduring as morning dew on an agave leaf.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as ee-MY-uh (/ˈiːmaɪə/)
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