Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Simaya since 2002
Babies named Simaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Simaya is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002. It has remained consistently rare, with its peak popularity occurring in 2012, though even then it was given to fewer than 5 babies per year. The name's trajectory has been stable, and it has no strong regional ties within the United States. Simaya shows how contemporary names often emerge through creative blending of familiar sounds and suffixes, without historical precedent. Its elusive origin adds to its unique appeal for parents seeking a distinctive yet melodic name.
Simaya appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in U.S. data in 2002. It may be a blend of popular sounds from names like Samantha, Maya, or Samaya, or a variant of the Arabic-derived Samaya (meaning 'high point' or 'sky'). The absence of historical records suggests it is a contemporary invention, likely influenced by trendy suffixes and sounds.
“Simaya” around the world
Where Simaya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sim, Maya, Simi
Sibling names for Simaya
Names that share Simaya's style, for a brother or sister.
