Simona
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Simona is a Hebrew name meaning “to listen”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Simona
Simona is a name of Hebrew origin, functioning as a feminine form of the name Simon. The etymological root is the verb sham'a, meaning to hear or to listen, signifying one who has been heard by the divine. It shares lineage with the Biblical figure Simon Peter, who was a foundational leader in early Christianity. The name is well-established across various European cultures, particularly in Italian and Slavic naming customs.
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Gender Usage of the Name Simona
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Simona is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Simona
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
Simona is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United Kingdom across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 160K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 5.5K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 14K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 414K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Simona ranked #1,945 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #2,076 in 2024 — an improvement of 131 places. Simona shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #478 in 2002. Its lowest recorded position was #3,951 in 1991. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -237 places (from #1,708 to #1,945).
Name StyleMethodology
Simona is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 97% of available years and remains active today, averaging 43 births per year after a historical peak in 2011.Characteristics of the Name Simona
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- S — Girl Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Simona uses three syllables with secondary stress on the second syllable, contributing to a fluid and melodic sound. It is a classic choice with consistent usage across European contexts, often appearing in literature and historical records. Its structural balance and traditional sound profile define an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Simona
Middle names used with SimonaMethodology
Simona is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Simona Rena · Simona Frances · Simona Elena · Simona Octavia · Simona CloudView all 50 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for SimonaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Simona is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Simona Moore · Simona Mills · Simona Marsh · Simona Marks · Simona Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Simona
Sound Like Simona Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Simone · Ximena · Symone · View all 51 names
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Sarah · Susan · Sandra · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Simona Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Simona”
Dictionary Meaning of "Simona"Methodology
A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Simone
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How to Spell Simona in ASL
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