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Simona

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Pronounced see-MOH-na /si.ˈmoː.na/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainMedium

In 30 seconds: Simona is the Italian feminine form of Simon, though the specific meaning attached to it is uncertain in the data here.
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Origin MediumItalian, Czech, Slovak
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#3509 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births44 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,038

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201418832025

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

Simona is used across Italian-speaking regions as a feminine counterpart to Simon. Its precise meaning is uncertain in the information available, so it is best described simply as the Italian woman's form of that long-established name. The -a ending marks it clearly as feminine in Italian and the wider Romance world.

It connects naturally to forms like the French-flavored Simone and the elaborated Simonette, all variations on the same base. Romanian tennis player Simona Halep and the public figure Simona Cavallari both carry it, showing its everyday use in modern Europe.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Simona is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Simona — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

SímonaSimon-aSimoneCymoneSimonette

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Simona Cavallari (1971–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Simona Halep (1991–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Simona…

Simone— A listed variation, the French feminine form of the same name as Simona.
Simon— The masculine name that Simona is the Italian feminine form of.
Giavanna— echoes that soft -na sound
Cristina— lands in the same popularity range
Johana— echoes that soft -na sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Simona mean?

Simona is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Italian tradition.

How do you pronounce Simona?

It's commonly said see-MOH-na /si.ˈmoː.na/.

Is Simona a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Simona is used as a girl name.

How popular is Simona?

In 2024, Simona ranked #2912 in the U.S. for girls, with 57 births recorded.

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