Gender: Male
Origin: African
Meaning: Strong, courageous leader symbolizing power and bravery.
Pronunciation: SIHM-bah, /ˈsɪm.bə/, S IH M B AH
Popularity Rank: #14,950
The name Simba is of African origin and means 'lion'. In African culture, lions symbolize strength, courage, and leadership. Simba is also famously known as the main character in Disney's The Lion King.
The name Simba is of African origin and means Strong, courageous leader symbolizing power and bravery., Lion, Leonine. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Simba is commonly found in South Africa, France, United States of America, and 78 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SIHM-bah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsɪm.bə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S IH M B AH
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Simba is recorded 3,026 times globally, ranking it as the 14,950th most common name worldwide.
Simba is most prevalent in South Africa, with 959 occurrences, making it the 2,038th most popular name in the country.
In Botswana, the name Simba is found among 1 in every 2358 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #2,038 | 1 : 2,445 |
| France | #3,413 | 1 : 3,135 |
| United States of America | #8,638 | 1 : 7,354 |
| United Kingdom | #4,037 | 1 : 3,151 |
| Italy | #8,579 | 1 : 8,959 |
| Egypt | #17,768 | 1 : 22,490 |
| Algeria | #10,501 | 1 : 17,506 |
| Morocco | #10,255 | 1 : 13,855 |
| Spain | #8,184 | 1 : 11,406 |
| Belgium | #4,788 | 1 : 5,554 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Simba from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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