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Simar

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Pronounced SIH-mar /ˈsɪ.mɑːr/Medium

Meaning: From Punjabi/Sikh tradition, Simar means 'meditation; remembrance of God' (from simran, the devotional recollection of the divine). A spiritual, unisex name, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A spiritual Sikh name: Simar means 'meditation; remembrance of God' (said 'SIH-mar'). Unisex, which we note.
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Origin MediumPunjabi, Sikh
MeaningFrom Punjabi/Sikh tradition, Simar means 'meditation; remembrance of God' (from simran, the devotional recollection of the divine). A spiritual, unisex name, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11970 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 209

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200620032024

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

Simar is a Sikh/Punjabi name, 'meditation; remembrance of God,' rooted in simran (devotional recollection). It is a spiritual, unisex name, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'SIH-mar').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Sikh/Punjabi families. Rare, spiritual, and serene.

Did you know? Simar comes from Punjabi/Sikh tradition, meaning 'meditation; remembrance of God' (from simran) — a serene, spiritual name used for girls and boys alike, which we note (said 'SIH-mar').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Simar — Sikh/Punjabi 'meditation; remembrance of God'; unisex

Variations

SimerSimmarSimran

Nicknames

SimiMari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Simar mean?

Simar is Punjabi/Sikh for 'meditation; remembrance of God,' from simran.

How do you pronounce Simar?

It's said SIH-mar /ˈsɪ.mɑːr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Simar a boy or girl name?

Simar is a unisex name used for girls and boys alike, which we note; here it's a girl's name.

How popular is Simar?

Simar is a rare name in the U.S.

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