Simra
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "companion" or "delightful".
Name Census estimates that about 336 living Americans carry the first name Simra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Simra today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Simra births was 2010 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Simra. 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
336
~ 1 in 1,020,102 Americans
Peak year
2010
34 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,277
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Simra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Simra from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 196 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Simra 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 Simra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Simras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Illinois, California recorded the most babies named Simra, while New York, California, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Simra
The name Simra has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which dates back to the second millennium BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "simra," which means "bountiful" or "prosperous."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Simra can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata. It is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a princess from the kingdom of Kashi (modern-day Varanasi). This epic dates back to around the 8th century BCE, indicating the name's antiquity.
In ancient Buddhist texts, there is a reference to a Buddhist monk named Simra, who is said to have lived during the 5th century BCE. He is described as a wise and learned individual, known for his teachings on meditation and spiritual enlightenment.
During the Maurya Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from 321 BCE to 185 BCE, the name Simra gained popularity among the nobility and ruling class. One notable figure from this period was Simra Devi, a queen consort of Emperor Ashoka, who ruled from 268 BCE to 232 BCE.
In the medieval period, the name Simra was associated with several prominent scholars and poets. One such individual was Simra Bhatt, a 9th-century Sanskrit scholar and author, known for his works on grammar and linguistics.
Another notable figure bearing the name Simra was Simra Khan, a 16th-century Mughal nobleman and military commander. He served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar and played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire.
Throughout history, the name Simra has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, and religious figures. Some other notable individuals with this name include Simra Begum, a 17th-century Mughal princess and poet, and Simra Devi, a 20th-century Indian classical dancer and choreographer.
While the name Simra has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended geographical boundaries and cultural contexts, becoming a name recognized and used across various regions and communities over the centuries.
People
Simra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Simra 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
Simra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Simra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 336 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Simra 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 1,020,102 US residents.
Is Simra a common name?
We classify Simra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 340 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Simra most popular?
The single biggest year for Simra was 2010, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Simra is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Simra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Simra 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.