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Simba

♂ Boy

Pronounced SIM-bah /ˈsɪm.bɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Swahili, 'a lion' — made known by the lead of Disney's The Lion King; we note the pop-culture useLow

In 30 seconds: A lion: Simba is Swahili. Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'SIM-bah').
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Origin LowSwahili
MeaningFrom Swahili, 'a lion' — made known by the lead of Disney's The Lion King; we note the pop-culture use
U.S. rank (2025)#6398 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 170

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319942025

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

Simba comes from Swahili, 'a lion' (a symbol of strength and courage in East Africa; made known by the lead of Disney's The Lion King; we note the pop-culture use). A crisp, bold name (said 'SIM-bah').

In the U.S. it appears in East African families. Rare, a-lion at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Simba means 'a lion' in Swahili — made known by the lead of Disney's The Lion King — a crisp, bold name (we note the pop-culture use; said 'SIM-bah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Simba — pop-culture use noted

Variations

SimbahSymba

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Simba mean?

Simba is Swahili for 'a lion'. We note the Lion King use.

How do you pronounce Simba?

It's said SIM-bah /ˈsɪm.bɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Simba a boy or girl name?

Simba is a boy's name.

How popular is Simba?

Simba is a rare name in the U.S.

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