What origin is the name Imai?

Imai comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Imai?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Imai — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Imai?

Imai starts with the syllable “I” (इ), which traditionally belongs to Krittika nakshatra, pada 2, in Vrishabh rashi (Taurus). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Imai

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Imai

Imai

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Imai is an Indian unisex name meaning "Eyelid or blink".

Imai is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Eyelid or blink". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Eyelid or blink

Popularity

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Quick answers about Imai

What does Imai mean?

Imai is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Eyelid or blink".

How popular is Imai?

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Brother names that go with Imai

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Imai

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Imai.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: I (इ)
Rashi: Vrishabh (Taurus)
Nakshatra: Krittika, pada 2
Name number: 7

By tradition, names starting with “I” suit babies born in Krittika nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Vrishabh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.