Simba
Meaninglion · Swahili
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,883 in 2023
14 babies were named Simba in the US in 2025. It has dropped 908 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1994–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Simba you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Simba, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Simba would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySimba first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #3,883.
- TrendSimba has slipped 908 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Swahili, Simba means “lion”.
About the name Simba
Simba is a boy name meaning “lion”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-mba”. US birth records list Simba for boys from 1994 to 2025, in 14 of those 32 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #3,883 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.2 | 821,918 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 2010s | 2.5 | 401,606 boys |
| 2020s | 10 | 98,684 boys |
Questions about the name Simba
What does the name Simba mean?
Simba means “lion” in Swahili.
Is Simba a boy or girl name?
Simba is a boy name.
How popular is the name Simba?
Simba ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#3,883).