Sima Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSEE-ma / ˈsiː.məHebrew; Persian
Meaning
Hebrew: 'treasure'; Persian: 'sister'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew culture, Sima is often associated with the concept of treasure or something precious. In Persian culture, it is commonly used to denote a sisterly bond. The name has been used in various regions, reflecting diverse cultural influences. It is relatively uncommon but has a gentle and melodic quality.
Similar Names
Variants
- Simae
- Simah
International Variants
- Sima (Persian)
- Sima (Hebrew)
Famous people named Sima
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sima was first seen in the United States in 1920. Sima has ranked as high as #1286 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, California, Illinois, and Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Sima has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sima (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 25 | |
| NJ | 18 | |
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 28 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 24 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 59 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 56 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 49 |
| 2015 | 54 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2022 | 63 |
| 2023 | 52 |
| 2024 | 74 |