Inmar
An Indian mythological name meaning "Lord of the Cosmic Forces".
Name Census estimates that about 46 living Americans carry the first name Inmar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Inmar today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Inmar births was 1992 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Inmar. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Inmar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
46
~ 1 in 7,451,181 Americans
Peak year
1992
6 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,078
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Inmar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Inmar from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 26 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Inmar by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Inmar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Inmar
The name Inmar has its origins in the ancient Berber language of North Africa, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 7th century. It is believed to be derived from the Berber word "inmar," which translates to "blessed" or "fortunate." The name was particularly prevalent among the Berber tribes of modern-day Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Inmar can be found in the chronicles of the renowned Berber scholar and traveler Ibn Battuta, who lived from 1304 to 1369. In his detailed accounts of his extensive travels across Africa, Asia, and Europe, he mentions encountering individuals bearing the name Inmar during his journeys through North Africa.
Throughout history, the name Inmar has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most prominent was Inmar ibn Abi al-Qasim, a revered Berber scholar and poet who lived in the 11th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Arabic literature and his poetic works, which were widely celebrated during his lifetime.
Another historical figure who bore the name Inmar was Inmar al-Andalusi, a distinguished Berber mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and trigonometry, and his works were widely influential in the Islamic world.
In the realm of religion, Inmar ibn Salih was a prominent Berber religious leader who lived in the 12th century. He played a crucial role in spreading the teachings of Islam among the Berber tribes and was known for his wisdom and piety.
The name Inmar also found its way into the realms of warfare and politics. Inmar ibn Khattab was a renowned Berber military leader who lived in the 13th century. He led several successful campaigns against invading forces and was celebrated for his strategic brilliance and bravery on the battlefield.
While these are just a few examples, the name Inmar has been carried by many notable individuals throughout history, spanning various fields and eras. Its origins in the ancient Berber language and culture have endured, and the name continues to hold significance in parts of North Africa and among those with Berber ancestry.
People
Inmar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Inmar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Inmar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Inmar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 46 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Inmar going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 7,451,181 US residents.
Is Inmar a common name?
We classify Inmar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 47 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Inmar most popular?
The single biggest year for Inmar was 1992, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Inmar is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Inmar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Inmar in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.