Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Simara since 1986
Babies named Simara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Simara is a rare and modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1986. Its origins are ambiguous, but it likely derives from the name Samara or is a creative invention. In 2025, the name ranked 14,942, meaning it was given to about 1 in 321,453 newborns. Its popularity peaked in 2005, after which it has remained in low but consistent use. The name has not been associated with any specific top states, indicating its rarity across the country. Simara fits a contemporary trend of melodic feminine names ending in 'ara,' such as Samara and Tamara, and offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking something uncommon.
Simara first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1986. It may be a creative respelling or variant of Samara, which itself has multiple proposed origins (Hebrew 'guardian' or Latin 'elm tree'). Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage combining the popular 'S' prefix with the fashionable '-ara' suffix. Its use remains uncommon but has been steadily recorded since the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sim, Mara, Simi
Sibling names for Simara
Names that share Simara's style, for a brother or sister.
