Fun Facts About the Name Imar
- 49 babies named Imar: U.S. records list 49 babies given the name Imar from 1880 through 2025. Even 16 girls received the name Imar - about 1 girl for every 2 boys.
What Does the Name Imar Mean?
Imar has two separate origins. In Irish and Scottish Gaelic, Ímar is the Gaelic form of the Old Norse name Ívarr. That name is built from the Proto-Norse elements īwa- "yew" and harjaR "warrior" or "army," so it is usually translated "yew warrior." Because yew wood was used for bows, the meaning is sometimes given as "archer." The spelling Imar is the same name without the Irish accent mark.
In Estonian, Imar is a masculine given name usually treated as a variant of Imre. Imre is the Hungarian form of Emeric, which comes from the Germanic Emmerich (Old High German Amalrich). That name combines amal "work" with rīhhi "ruler, power," giving the meaning "ruler of work" or "industrious ruler." This Estonian derivation is independent of the Norse-Gaelic name.
Imar Name History & Origins
The Gaelic name Ímar appears in Irish annals in the 9th century. It is the Gaelic form of Old Norse Ívarr. The most prominent bearer was Ímar, a king of Dublin who died in 873. Irish records describe him as a leader of Viking forces in Ireland, and he is often identified with Ivar the Boneless, a figure known from later Norse sagas. That identification is traditional rather than certain. The anglicized spelling Imar drops the accent.
In Estonia, Imar is a masculine given name linked with Imre, the Hungarian form of Emeric. Emeric was the name of a son of King Stephen I of Hungary; he died in 1031 and was later canonized. Estonian name-day calendars list Imar alongside Imre, treating them as variants. The Estonian name is not historically connected to the Gaelic Ímar, despite the identical spelling.
How Popular is the Name Imar?
Imar has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2010. Its best rank was #7,640 in 1991.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | #17,869 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2010 | #10,030 | 11 | 0.0006% |
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #11,182 | 6 | 0.0004% |
| 2023 | #12,944 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2021 | #11,273 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2018 | #12,907 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2009 | #13,193 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1991 | #7,640 | 6 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Imar Shapes Your Personality and Life?
Your tendency is to finish whatever you start. You like to use the pen or the needle (writing, fashion design etc). You are loving, compassionate, intuitive and humanitarian. Runs of luck, either good or bad, follow you. You are sympathetic, but at times might be touchy and oversensitive. You may have a gift for writing. You are intuitive and might be interested in the arts, drama or science.
You are seeking freedom, opportunities to enjoy life: to make love, to go places and to do things. You are very adventurous and willing to take risk to achieve your objectives. New ways and new experiences can't satisfy your restless nature. One adventure leads you to another. You are honest and fair, because you know that this is the only way to receive justice and honesty from other people. But your personal growth is vital for you, and it is difficult to be tied down by rules and obligations. Your restless spirit might best controlled by choosing the field of work that meet your demand for action and adventure.
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