Avigail vs Sima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avigail

Girl #2,521 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"father's joy, source of joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,521
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Avi, Gail, Abby

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Sima

Girl #2,439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasure, fortune"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,439
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Si, Simie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Avigail Rank #2,521
Sima Rank #2,439

Sima is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2521 for Avigail.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avigail ___

  • Avigail Leah
  • Avigail Miriam
  • Avigail Chaya
  • Avigail Sarah
  • Avigail Rivka
  • Avigail Rachel

Sima ___

  • Sima Rachel
  • Sima Leah
  • Sima Miriam
  • Sima Noa
  • Sima Ruth
  • Sima Hannah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avigail

Yael Noam Tamar Eliad Shira

If you choose Sima

Dina Rivka Yael Ariel Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avigail or Sima more popular?

Sima is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Avigail at #2521 in the United States.

What do Avigail and Sima mean?

Avigail means "father's joy, source of joy" (Hebrew origin). Sima means "treasure, fortune" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avigail and Sima boy or girl names?

Avigail is primarily a girl name. Sima is primarily a girl name.

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