Simcha
Meaningjoy · Hebrew
- US rank
- #1,728
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,728 in 2025
94 babies were named Simcha in the US in 2025. It has climbed 318 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1979–2025
US births per million boys, 1956–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Simcha you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 18,182 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Simcha, 94 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Simcha would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySimcha first shows up in US birth records in 1956, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 69 years since.
- Best yearSimcha is at its all-time high right now: #1,728 in 2025.
- Then vs nowSimcha is 4.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 89,286 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 18,182.
- TrendSimcha has climbed 318 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,728. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedSimcha is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #263, followed by New York (#345). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Simcha means “joy”.
About the name Simcha
Simcha is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “joy”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-cha”. US birth records list Simcha for boys from 1956 to 2025, in 64 of those 70 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,728 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,728, with 94 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.7 | 270,270 girls |
| 1980s | 0.4 | 2,325,581 girls |
| 1990s | 3.3 | 300,300 girls |
| 2000s | 4.4 | 225,225 girls |
| 2010s | 2.5 | 400,000 girls |
| 2020s | 2.9 | 348,837 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.5 | 408,163 boys |
| 1960s | 1.8 | 571,429 boys |
| 1970s | 5.3 | 190,476 boys |
| 1980s | 7.9 | 127,065 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 68,306 boys |
| 2000s | 19 | 51,546 boys |
| 2010s | 32 | 30,902 boys |
| 2020s | 43 | 23,274 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Simcha
What does the name Simcha mean?
Simcha means “joy” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Simcha?
Simcha has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Simcha a boy or girl name?
Simcha is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Simcha?
Simcha ranked #1,728 for US boys in 2025, given to 94 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,728).