Meaning & Story
Ima is a short, warm name with roots in multiple traditions — in Japanese it can mean 'now' or 'present,' in Hebrew it means 'mother,' and in some American contexts it functions as a short form of Imogen or simply as an affectionate nickname.
Ima is a name of presence — 'now,' in Japanese, which captures something essential about what pets are for us: entirely in the moment, always present, never distracted by yesterday or tomorrow. The Hebrew 'mother' meaning gives it a nurturing quality. Either way, Ima is a name for a female pet who is simply, completely there — which is the greatest gift any companion can offer.