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Seema

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Pronounced SEE-mah /ˈsi.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Sanskrit sima, 'a boundary; a limit; a horizon', and the Arabic sima, 'a sign; a token; a distinguishing mark'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A boundary; a sign: Seema is Sanskrit/Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SEE-mah').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningVariously from the Sanskrit sima, 'a boundary; a limit; a horizon', and the Arabic sima, 'a sign; a token; a distinguishing mark'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10779 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,192

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119662025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Seema comes variously from the Sanskrit sima, 'a boundary; a limit; a horizon', and the Arabic sima, 'a sign; a token; a distinguishing mark' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'SEE-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian and Arabic-speaking families. Rare, a-boundary-and-a-sign at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Seema is variously 'a boundary; a horizon' (Sanskrit) and 'a sign; a token' (Arabic) — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SEE-mah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Seema — Sanskrit/Arabic; routes layered

Variations

SimaSeemah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Seema mean?

Seema is variously Sanskrit 'a boundary; a horizon' and Arabic 'a sign; a token'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Seema?

It's said SEE-mah /ˈsi.mɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Seema a boy or girl name?

Seema is a girl's name.

How popular is Seema?

Seema is a very rare name in the U.S.

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