Simora
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 94 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 94 babies have been named Simora in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
In the most recent SSA release, Simora ranks #10144 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Simora is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a feminine variant of Shamir or related to the Hebrew root meaning 'guardian,' 'protector,' or 'thorn shrub.' In Hebrew, the shamir was a mythical worm said to have the power to cut through stone — used in the construction of Solomon's Temple.
Simora is rare and carries a quiet, ancient Hebrew quality. Its three-syllable sound with the -ora ending gives it a melodic femininity, while the Hebrew protective root grounds it in biblical tradition.
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Simora first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2007. A twenty-first-century entry, Simora belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Simora has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 29 | #8259 | — |
| 2010s | 32 | #14231 | — |
| 2000s | 33 | #10692 | — |
The Story of Simora
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Simora is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Simora are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Simora?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Simora — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2000s with 33 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Simora by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 2007–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #10144 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6373 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18897 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16569 |
| 2011 | 10 | #11085 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10371 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11356 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9997 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10724 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2024