Rising since 1995, #3,903 for girls today.
Popularity of Simi since 1962
Babies named Simi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 163 |
| 2020s | 151 |
Meaning & origin
Simi is a short and lively name that has been in modest but increasing use in the United States. First recorded in 1962, it reached its peak rank of 3,903 in 2025, reflecting a gradual rise in popularity since 1995. Currently, about 1 in 43,440 newborn girls receive this name. The name's highest usage has been in New York and New Jersey, suggesting a concentration in diverse, urban areas. Its origins are multifaceted: it may be a diminutive of Simona or Simone, or a variant of Simmy, names with Hebrew and Greek roots through Simon. Alternatively, Simi has a separate origin in Sanskrit, where it means 'boundary' or 'limit'. This dual heritage gives the name a cross-cultural appeal, though its modern use in the U.S. leans toward the English truncation. Simi's brevity and upbeat sound align with current trends favoring short, vowel-ending names for girls.
Simi is a name of uncertain origin. In English-speaking contexts, it is often used as a diminutive or short form of longer names such as Simona or Simone. It may also be a variant of Simmy, a nickname for Simon. Additionally, Simi appears in Sanskrit, meaning 'boundary' or 'limit', though this influence on modern usage is unclear. The name has been in sporadic use in the United States since the 1960s.
Where Simi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Simmy, Simie
Sibling names for Simi
Names that share Simi's style, for a brother or sister.
