Simona Girl

Popularity: #904 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: si-MOH-nah /sɪˈmoʊ.nə/

Origin: Latin; Italian

Meaning: Latin: 'hearkening'; Italian: 'the one who is heard'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Simona has its roots in the Hebrew name Shim'on, which means "he has heard." This name was adapted into Greek as Simon, and subsequently into Latin as Simonis. The transition into Old French as Simonne led to its eventual adoption into English as Simona.

The evolution of the name reflects a common linguistic pattern where names are adapted through various languages and cultures, often retaining their original meanings while acquiring new phonetic characteristics. Historically, the name Simon appears in several significant contexts, particularly in the Christian tradition.

Simon Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, is a prominent biblical figure who lived in the 1st century CE. His role in the New Testament, especially in the context of the early Christian church, contributed to the name's enduring significance.

The name Simon was also borne by various saints and historical figures throughout the centuries, further embedding it in religious and cultural narratives. Simona, as a feminine form, gained traction in various European cultures, particularly in Italy and Spain, where it became associated with virtues such as wisdom and strength.

The name has often been linked to the qualities of its male counterpart, Simon, while also embodying a distinct feminine identity. In literature and art, characters named Simona have appeared, showcasing the name's cultural resonance and its association with strong, independent women.

The name's historical and cultural associations have allowed it to persist through the ages, reflecting a blend of religious significance and feminine strength. While diminutive forms like Simmy or Mona may arise in familial or affectionate contexts, the name Simona itself carries a rich legacy that connects it to its ancient roots and the broader tapestry of European naming traditions.

Famous people named Simona

In this section, you will find notable people named Simona. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Simona who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Simona who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Simona Halep is a professional tennis player best known for winning the French Open, Wimbledon, and being ranked world No. 1.

Simona de Silvestro is a racing driver best known for competing in IndyCar and Formula E.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Simona. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Simona was first seen in the United States in 1883.

Simona has ranked as high as #4590 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Simona has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Simona is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Simona was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Simona.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 44 44
2024 57 57
2023 56 56
2022 37 37
2021 42 42
2020 57 57
2019 55 55
2018 61 61
2017 58 58
2016 60 60
2015 56 56
2014 67 67
2013 56 56
2012 56 56
2011 56 56
2010 54 54
2009 52 52
2008 62 62
2007 54 54
2006 45 45
2005 65 65
2004 49 49
2003 55 55
2002 53 53
2001 33 33
2000 47 47
1999 37 37
1998 45 45
1997 32 32
1996 37 37
1995 44 44
1994 37 37
1993 35 35
1992 39 39
1991 39 39
1990 38 38
1989 44 44
1988 48 48
1987 31 31
1986 22 22
1985 28 28
1984 47 47
1983 35 35
1982 43 43
1981 47 47
1980 47 47
1979 41 41
1978 51 51
1977 43 43
1976 43 43
1975 49 49
1974 50 50
1973 45 45
1972 54 54
1971 58 58
1970 51 51
1969 43 43
1968 36 36
1967 39 39
1966 22 22
1965 25 25
1964 15 15
1963 10 10
1962 26 26
1961 26 26
1960 14 14
1959 11 11
1958 11 11
1957 12 12
1956 20 20
1955 16 16
1954 16 16
1953 14 14
1952 22 22
1951 19 19
1950 9 9
1949 16 16
1948 19 19
1947 18 18
1946 25 25
1945 15 15
1944 27 27
1943 23 23
1942 19 19
1941 23 23
1940 18 18
1939 23 23
1938 22 22
1937 21 21
1936 28 28
1935 20 20
1934 17 17
1933 23 23
1932 30 30
1931 21 21
1930 27 27
1929 36 36
1928 30 30
1927 35 35
1926 26 26
1925 38 38
1924 32 32
1923 23 23
1922 33 33
1921 30 30
1920 19 19
1919 27 27
1918 20 20
1917 21 21
1916 16 16
1915 24 24
1914 23 23
1913 8 8
1912 16 16
1911 14 14
1910 11 11
1909 9 9
1908 8 8
1907 7 7
1906 11 11
1905 5 5
1904 7 7
1901 7 7
1896 5 5
1883 9 9

Top States for Simona (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
55%
CA 5
45%