Simba
Pronunciation: [ s-IHMB-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Simba first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 156 babies have been named Simba in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Simba is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,709 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,709
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Simba
Simba is a boy name .
Simba is currently ranked #7,709 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Simba include Sim, Siy, Siie, and Simkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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