Simba
- Pronunciation
- [Sim-ba]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Swahili Name Popular In Eastern Zaire, Meaning "Lion."
- Origin
- African
Simba Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 156 baby boys have been named Simba. The name peaked in 2023 with 28 US births that year (rank #3981). In 2024, ranked #7642 nationally — 3,661 places below its 2023 peak.
Other African-Origin Names Like Simba
If you like Simba's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
5-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Simba's exact length and starting letter: Saada, Sabah, Saber, Sabih, Sabir.
Quick Facts About Simba
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Compare Simba to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Simba against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).