Simi
A feminine name derived from "Sima", meaning "flattering" or "charming" in Hebrew.
Name Census estimates that about 503 living Americans carry the first name Simi. It is a predominantly female name (98.8% of registrations). The average person named Simi today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Simi births was 2024 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Simi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
503
~ 1 in 681,420 Americans
Peak year
2024
34 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
1993 SSA rank
#4,267
Tracked since 1962
Gender
Gender distribution for Simi
Simi leans heavily female at 98.8% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Simi as a male name
- Ranked #8,553 in 1993
- 6 male births in 1993
- Peak: 1993 (6 births)
Simi as a female name
- Ranked #4,267 in 2024
- 34 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (34 births)
Popularity
Simi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Simi from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 163 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Simi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Simi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Simi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Simis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Simi
The name Simi is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. The Sanskrit term "simi" is derived from the word "sima," meaning "boundary" or "limit." This suggests that the name Simi may have been initially used to describe someone living near a border or boundary region.
In ancient Indian texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Puranas, the name Simi is mentioned as a feminine name. It is often associated with the Hindu goddess Sita, the consort of Lord Rama, who is revered for her devotion, purity, and virtue.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Simi can be found in the Hindu epic Ramayana, which dates back to around the 5th century BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Simi, who is described as a virtuous woman and a devoted wife.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Simi. One example is Simi Grewal (born 1957), an Indian actress and television personality known for her work in Bollywood and on Indian television shows.
Another notable figure is Simi Narayanan (born 1962), an Indian-American biologist and academic who has made significant contributions to the field of molecular biology and genetics.
In ancient Greece, there was a philosopher named Simi of Rhodes, who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He was a follower of the Stoic school of philosophy and is known for his writings on ethics and virtue.
During the Middle Ages, there was a German nun named Simi of Treves (c. 1035 - c. 1095), who was canonized by the Catholic Church for her piety and charitable works.
In more recent times, Simi Garewal (born 1947) is an Indian actress, film producer, and talk show host who has had a successful career in the Indian entertainment industry spanning several decades.
It is important to note that while the name Simi has its roots in ancient Indian culture and language, it has since been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions around the world, with its meaning and significance evolving over time.
People
Simi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Simi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Simi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Simi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 503 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Simi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 681,420 US residents.
Is Simi a common name?
We classify Simi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 513 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Simi most popular?
The single biggest year for Simi was 2024, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Simi is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Simi a female name?
Yes, 98.8% of people registered as Simi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.