Simi
A diminutive of the unisex given name Simran.
Every Simi since 1962 — 551 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Simi
Simi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,965 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 551 American babies have been named Simi. Its peak came in 2025, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Simi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Simi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,965 | — | — |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,201 | — | — |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,381 | — | — |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,187 | — | — |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,923 | — | — |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,292 | — | — |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,436 | — | — |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,875 | — | — |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,276 | — | — |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,932 | — | — |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,566 | — | — |
| 2014 | 15 | #8,007 | — | — |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,100 | — | — |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,150 | — | — |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,565 | — | — |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,644 | — | — |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,405 | — | — |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,995 | — | — |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,041 | — | — |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,183 | — | — |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,368 | — | — |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,185 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,641 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,144 | — | — |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,131 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,149 | — | — |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,888 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #10,201 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Simi
- Simi Garewal Actor · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Simi mean?
A diminutive of the unisex given name Simran.
How popular is the name Simi in 2025?
Simi ranked #3,965 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Simi?
551 babies have been named Simi in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Simi most popular?
Simi peaked in 2025, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Simi a boy or girl name?
Simi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Simi rising or falling?
Simi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Simi?
Well-known people named Simi include Simi Garewal (actor).