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Sima
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Pronounced SEE-muh /ΛsiΛ.mΙ/High
Meaning: sky, treasure, signMedium
In 30 seconds: Sima is a multicultural name meaning sky or face in Persian, treasure or sign in Hebrew. A short elegant two-syllable name used across Iranian, Jewish, and South Asian communities.
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Meaningsky, treasure, sign
U.S. rank (2025)#2687 β Falling
2025 U.S. births65 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β 2,125
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Sima has multiple independent origins. In Persian it means sky or face. In Hebrew, Sima relates to siman (sign). In Sanskrit it means border or horizon.
Sima is used in Iran, Israel, and among South Asian and Jewish communities worldwide.
Did you know? In Persian, sima has the poetic dual meaning of both sky (the vast expanse above) and face (the expressive canvas of the self).
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name: Sima β name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database β U.S. popularity data
Variations
SimiSyma
Nicknames
Si
Famous Bearers
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Sima Samar (1957-)Afghan physician and human rights activist, former Minister for Women's Affairs
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Sima Wali (1951-2017)Afghan-American advocate for refugee and women's rights
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Frequently Asked
What does Sima mean?
Sima means sky, treasure, sign.
How do you pronounce Sima?
Sima is pronounced SEE-muh (/ΛsiΛ.mΙ/), with 2 syllables.
Is Sima a girl's name?
Yes, Sima is used as a girl's name.
How popular is the name Sima?
Multiple independent origins; Persian sky/face meaning most common.