Irma
Irma: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Irma
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From German Irma in the nineteenth century. Short form of Germanic names beginning with irm(en)-, erm(en) "whole, entire", from Proto-Germanic *ermunaz. Cognate with English Emma.
How popular is Irma?
Since 1880, 73,769 girls and 252 boys in the U.S. have been named Irma (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #137 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #2394 in 1938. In 2025, 50 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Irma FAQ
What does the name Irma mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages. From German Irma in the nineteenth century. Short form of Germanic names beginning with irm(en)-, erm(en) "whole, entire", from Proto-Germanic *ermunaz. Cognate with English Emma.
What is the origin of the name Irma?
Irma is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Irma?
Since 1880, 73,769 girls and 252 boys in the U.S. have been named Irma (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #137 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #2394 in 1938. In 2025, 50 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Irma a boy or girl name?
Irma is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 73,769 girls and 252 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.