Imara — Dog Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Imara (ee-MAH-rah), 3 syllables — Strong and resolute.. Verified by the Pets In The City editorial team, with real popularity data from our Auckland community.
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What does Imara mean?
Modern: Strong and resolute.. Imara is of Swahili origin meaning 'strong' or 'resolute', often used to convey strength of character.
Our editors checked this meaning before publishing. Names with several genuine origins are shown as separate senses rather than a single claim.
Is Imara a good dog name?
Imara has not been formally rated for calling yet. As a rule of thumb, one or two clear syllables work best for recall. With 3 syllables, it has a longer, more musical sound; many owners use a shorter nickname for recall.
Before you commit, say it out loud a few times and check it does not clash with a household name or a training cue like "sit" or "no".
Imara popularity in the Pets In The City community
Imara is uncommon in our community — fewer than 5 dogs share it, so we do not publish exact counts. If you want a name few dogs answer to at the park, that is a point in its favour.
Popularity comes from anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. It reflects our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Imara suit?
It is most often used for girl dogs in our community. Owners often pick Imara for its modern, human name feel. Treat these as suggestions — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Imara
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion.
The other pups are wagging their tails and wondering what Imara is going to play with. Strong and resolute? Maybe she’ll just sit down for a good game of ‘who can hold this toy the longest’!
Names similar to Imara
- Abundio — Spanish name meaning 'abundant'.
- Adelyn — A modern variation of the name Adeline, meaning 'noble'.
- Airelle — Means 'a type of tree' in French.
- Alainna — A variant of Alaina, meaning 'bright, shining light.'
- Aleisha — A modern variant of the name Alicia, meaning 'noble'.
- Alicia — A variant of the name Alice.
- Aliyana — A variant of the name Aliana, meaning 'noble' or 'exalted'.
- Allexus — Variant of Alexis, meaning 'defender'.
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By the numbers
- 3 syllables — nickname-friendly
- Meaning and pronunciation verified by our editors
- Data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres
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