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Simisola

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Pronounced see-mee-SOH-lah /ˌsiː.miːˈsoʊ.lə/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba, read as 'rest/rejoice into wealth' (simi, 'rest; be at ease,' + ola, 'wealth; honor') - a name of prosperity and peace, held in respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A prosperous Yoruba name: Simisola means 'rest into wealth' (said 'see-mee-SOH-lah'). Rich and warm.
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningFrom the Yoruba, read as 'rest/rejoice into wealth' (simi, 'rest; be at ease,' + ola, 'wealth; honor') - a name of prosperity and peace, held in respect.
U.S. rank (2024)#17290 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 123

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819922024

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

Simisola means 'rest into wealth; rejoice into prosperity' in Yoruba, joining ease and abundance. It reads rich and rare in the U.S. (said 'see-mee-SOH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Nigerian families. Rare, prosperous, and warm.

Did you know? Simisola is Yoruba, read as 'rest/rejoice into wealth' (simi, 'rest,' + ola, 'wealth; honor') - a name of peace and prosperity we note with respect (said 'see-mee-SOH-lah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References - Simisola — Yoruba 'rest into wealth'; simi + ola

Variations

SimiSimisadeSimibola

Nicknames

SimiSola

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Simisola mean?

Simisola is Yoruba for 'rest/rejoice into wealth' (simi, 'rest,' + ola, 'wealth; honor').

How do you pronounce Simisola?

It's said see-mee-SOH-lah /ˌsiː.miːˈsoʊ.lə/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Simisola a boy or girl name?

Simisola is a girl's name.

How popular is Simisola?

Simisola is a rare name in the U.S.

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