Sima
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Sima is a Hebrew name meaning “treasure”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.87% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Sima
Sima is a name of Hebrew and Persian origin, carrying distinct meanings in different cultural contexts. In the Hebrew tradition, it is understood to mean 'treasure' or 'prize', derived from the word sima. In Persian, the name refers to 'face' or 'countenance', often used metaphorically to describe beauty or physical appearance. The name reflects long-standing historical usage in diverse linguistic regions, from the Levant to Central Asia.
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Gender Usage of the Name Sima
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Sima is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.87% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Sima
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Sima is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 83K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 397K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 129K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.57M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Sima ranked #2,200 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #3,053 in 2024 — an improvement of 853 places. Sima is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #2,077 in 1949. Its lowest recorded position was #6,517 in 1991. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 346 places (from #2,546 to #2,200).
Characteristics of the Name Sima
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- S — Girl Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Sima relies on a two-syllablefront-stressed cadence that terminates with an open vowel sound. This phonetic softness creates a Soft & Gentle aesthetic. The name avoids heavy obstructions, maintaining a light and flowing resonance throughout.
Middle Names For Sima
Middle names used with SimaMethodology
Sima is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Sima Diane · Sima Patel · Sima Rani · Sima Janeen
Middle name suggestions for SimaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Sima is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Sima Moore · Sima Mills · Sima Marsh · Sima Marks · Sima Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Sima
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Girl Names, Sima appears in the scientific names of 2 flower species, including:
- Prosthechea sima (Dressler) W.E.Higgins — Orchidaceae
- Ceratostylis sima J.J.Sm. — Orchidaceae
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 3 biological records matching the name Sima. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Sima
Sound Like Sima Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Samia · Sama · Sumayyah · View all 92 names
Spelled Like Sima Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Saima · Simay · Seima · View all 13 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Sarah · Susan · Sandra · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Sima Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Sima”
Dictionary Meaning of "Sima"Methodology
A surname
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How to Spell Sima in ASL
- S
- i
- m
- a
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