Sima

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Pronounced SEE-muh /ˈsiː.mə/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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Origin MediumPersian, Hebrew

Meaningsky, treasure, sign

U.S. rank (2024)#2452 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births74 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,060

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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 — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

SimiSyma

Nicknames

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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 (/ˈsiː.mə/), 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.