Simbarashe
Meaningthe power of God · Shona
Simbarashe is an African boy name meaning “the power of God”, with Shona roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Simbarashe would score 17 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationSimbarashe peaked in 2004, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Simbarashe you'd meet today is about 21 years old.
- HistorySimbarashe first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2004–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Simbarashe
Simbarashe is a boy name of African origin meaning “the power of God”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Simbarashe
What does the name Simbarashe mean?
Simbarashe means “the power of God” and comes from Shona. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Theodore (“gift of God”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).
What is the origin of the name Simbarashe?
Simbarashe is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Shona. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Simbarashe a boy or girl name?
Simbarashe is a boy name.
How popular is the name Simbarashe?
Simbarashe is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2004. It peaked at #11,356 in 2004, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Simbarashe?
If you like Simbarashe, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.
What should I know before naming my baby Simbarashe?
Simbarashe is an African boy name meaning “the power of God”, with Shona roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.