Ilana vs Sima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilana

Girl #2,468 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tree, oak tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ilani, Lana, Lani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Ilana Rank #2,468
Sima Rank #2,439

Sima is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2468 for Ilana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilana ___

  • Ilana Ruth
  • Ilana Miriam
  • Ilana Sophie
  • Ilana Grace
  • Ilana Rose
  • Ilana Claire

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 Ilana

Noam Ariel Yael Micah Tamar

If you choose Sima

Dina Rivka Yael Ariel Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilana or Sima more popular?

Sima is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Ilana at #2468 in the United States.

What do Ilana and Sima mean?

Ilana means "tree, oak tree" (Hebrew origin). Sima means "treasure, fortune" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilana and Sima boy or girl names?

Ilana is primarily a girl name. Sima is primarily a girl name.

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