The baby name Irmela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced German: /ˈɪʁmɛla/; English approximation: IR-meh-lah.
Irmela is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Irmela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced German: /ˈɪʁmɛla/; English approximation: IR-meh-lah.
Irmela is Germanic in Origin.
Irmela is a German feminine given name, a domestic diminutive of Irma and of older Germanic compounds such as Irmgard, Irmhild, and Ermelinde. It derives from the Proto-Germanic element ermen/irmin, meaning “whole, universal, great,” with the affectionate suffix -ela typical of Upper German dialects. The name thus carries the sense of “little Irma” or, more broadly, the idea of completeness and steadfast strength softened by a tender ending.
Attested in German-speaking regions from the late 19th century, Irmela came into official use in the early–mid 20th century, especially in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and remains uncommon today. Related forms and short variants include Irma, Irmel, and Irmi; cognates and near-equivalents abroad include Erma (English), Irmeli (Finnish), Irmelin (Scandinavian), and Imelda (Italian/Spanish lineage from the same root). Variant spellings occasionally seen are Ermela and Irmella.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #137 | 1 | 1,651 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #807 | 32 | 4,949 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,231 | 6 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Irmela is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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