Irma Shaikh

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Irma Shaikh — Germanic
122K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Irma Shaikh is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Irma is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Irma is a female given name. It is also used in combination with other names in the abbreviated form "Irm-," for example, Irmine, Irmela, Irmgard, Irmgardis, and Irmentraud. The name comes from the Old High German "irmin", meaning "world". There is also an unrelated Georgian given name "Irma" which comes from the Georgian word "iremi"—"deer". The name days for Irma are February 19 (Germany), March 31 (Estonia, Finland), April 7 (Sweden), May 3 (Hungary), September 10 (Czech Republic), September 18 (Poland), October 13 (Latvia), October 25 (USA), and November 14 (Slovakia). The surname Shaikh: Sheikh, as an alternate Romanization; a term for elders, tribal leaders, and royalty in Arabic-influenced cultures Shaikh Yahya bin Ahmed Afifi (1890–1940), Singaporean politician Shaikh Shamim Ahmed (1938–2019), Indian politician and social worker Shaikh Rabiul Alam (born 1971), Bangladeshi politician Shaikh Muhammad Amir, Bengali Muslim painter Shaikh Rohale Asghar (born 1952), Pakistani politician Shaikh Ayaz (1923–1997), Sindhi language poet and prose writer Shaikh Amadou Ba (1830–1875), Tijani prophetic leader Shaikh Nazrul Bakar (1913–1966), Pakistani civil servant Shaikh Farid Bukhari (. Irma is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 122K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Irma reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Irma

Germanic

Irma is a female given name. It is also used in combination with other names in the abbreviated form "Irm-," for example, Irmine, Irmela, Irmgard, Irmgardis, and Irmentraud. The name comes from the Old High German "irmin", meaning "world". There is also an unrelated Georgian given name "Irma" which comes from the Georgian word "iremi"—"deer". The name days for Irma are February 19 (Germany), March 31 (Estonia, Finland), April 7 (Sweden), May 3 (Hungary), September 10 (Czech Republic), September 18 (Poland), October 13 (Latvia), October 25 (USA), and November 14 (Slovakia).

Surname: Shaikh

Vietnamese

Sheikh, as an alternate Romanization; a term for elders, tribal leaders, and royalty in Arabic-influenced cultures Shaikh Yahya bin Ahmed Afifi (1890–1940), Singaporean politician Shaikh Shamim Ahmed (1938–2019), Indian politician and social worker Shaikh Rabiul Alam (born 1971), Bangladeshi politician Shaikh Muhammad Amir, Bengali Muslim painter Shaikh Rohale Asghar (born 1952), Pakistani politician Shaikh Ayaz (1923–1997), Sindhi language poet and prose writer Shaikh Amadou Ba (1830–1875), Tijani prophetic leader Shaikh Nazrul Bakar (1913–1966), Pakistani civil servant Shaikh Farid Bukhari (.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Irma is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Irma by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Irma Shaikh

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Irma Shaikh:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Irma?
The first name Irma originates from Germanic. Irma is a female given name. It is also used in combination with other names in the abbreviated form "Irm-," for example, Irmine, Irmela, Irmgard, Irmgardis, and Irmentraud. The name comes from the Old High German "irmin", meaning "world". There is also an unrelated Georgian given name "Irma" which comes from the Georgian word "iremi"—"deer". The name days for Irma are February 19 (Germany), March 31 (Estonia, Finland), April 7 (Sweden), May 3 (Hungary), September 10 (Czech Republic), September 18 (Poland), October 13 (Latvia), October 25 (USA), and November 14 (Slovakia).
When was Irma most popular?
The name Irma reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Shaikh?
The surname Shaikh originates from Vietnamese. Sheikh, as an alternate Romanization; a term for elders, tribal leaders, and royalty in Arabic-influenced cultures Shaikh Yahya bin Ahmed Afifi (1890–1940), Singaporean politician Shaikh Shamim Ahmed (1938–2019), Indian politician and social worker Shaikh Rabiul Alam (born 1971), Bangladeshi politician Shaikh Muhammad Amir, Bengali Muslim painter Shaikh Rohale Asghar (born 1952), Pakistani politician Shaikh Ayaz (1923–1997), Sindhi language poet and prose writer Shaikh Amadou Ba (1830–1875), Tijani prophetic leader Shaikh Nazrul Bakar (1913–1966), Pakistani civil servant Shaikh Farid Bukhari (.
What are the origins of the name Irma Shaikh?
The name Irma Shaikh combines two different traditions: the first name Irma has Germanic roots, while the surname Shaikh originates from Vietnamese.
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