Girl Name · Romance Languages Origin
Imelda
Imelda is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Romance Languages origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Imelda is a girl baby name of Romance Languages origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Imelda often also consider Ilda.
Imelda meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Imelda has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Romance Languages naming roots help connect Imelda to related Romance Languages baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Imelda as I·M·E·L·D·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Imelda is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Imelda variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Imeldaa, Imeldae, Imelday, Imeld.
- Nicknames: Ime and I.
- Middle names: Pair Imelda with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Imelda middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Ilda, Inell, Ida, Imogene, Imani — full picks on the sibling names for Imelda guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Imelda? Browse our names like Imelda guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Imelda
What does the name Imelda mean?
Imelda has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Imelda?
Imelda originates in Romance Languages naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Imelda?
Imelda has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Imelda a boy's or girl's name?
Imelda is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Imelda in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Imelda sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Imelda?
Names that share Imelda's sound and style include Ilda, Inell, Ida, Imogene, Imani.
What middle names pair well with Imelda?
Good middle-name fits for Imelda pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Imelda is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Imelda is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Imelda?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Imelda share its rhythm without rhyming — Ilda, Inell, Ida all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.