Unisex · #11,069 in 2026

Simar

A simar, as defined in the 1913 Webster's Dictionary, is "a woman's long dress or robe; also light covering; a scarf." The word is derived from French simarre, and is also written as cimar, cymar, samare, and simare. A simar can also be used by Roman Catholic Clerics

Current Rank
#11,069
Peak Rank
#6,125 (2006)
Total Babies
209
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #6,125 (209 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,054 (57 total)
👧As Girl Name
2003
First Year
2024
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#6125
Peak Rank
209
Total Count
19
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2002
First Year
2017
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#7054
Peak Rank
57
Total Count
9
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Simar

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A simar, as defined in the 1913 Webster's Dictionary, is "a woman's long dress or robe; also light covering; a scarf." The word is derived from French simarre, and is also written as cimar, cymar, samare, and simare. A simar can also be used by Roman Catholic Clerics

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Origin & history
Collins English Dictionary defines "simar" and its variant "cymar" as "a woman's short fur-trimmed jacket, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries". The form "cymar" was used by John Dryden : "Her body shaded with a light cymar". Walter Scott used the spelling "simarre": "her sable tresses, which, each arranged in its own little spiral of twisted curls, fell down upon as much of a lovely neck and bosom as a simarre of the richest Persian silk, exhibiting flowers in their natural colors embossed upon a purple ground, permitted to be visible". Gene Wolfe describes the dress bought by Severian for

The Story of Simar

As a girl name

Simar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2003, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 21 Simars were born — ranking #6,125 that year. As of 2026, Simar ranks #11,069 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 209 Simars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Simar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2002, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 9 Simars were born — ranking #7,054 that year. As of 2026, Simar ranks #10,774 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 57 Simars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Simar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Simar is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Simar

What does the name Simar mean?
A simar, as defined in the 1913 Webster's Dictionary, is "a woman's long dress or robe; also light covering; a scarf." The word is derived from French simarre, and is also written as cimar, cymar, samare, and simare. A simar can also be used by Roman Catholic Clerics
How popular is Simar in 2026?
In 2026, Simar ranks #11,069 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Simar most popular?
Simar reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #6,125 that year with 21 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Simar most popular?
Simar has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Simar.
Is Simar a unisex name?
Yes — Simar is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 79% of Simars assigned female and 21% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Simar?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Simar include Faithann, Dayan, Aynsley. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Simar

Simar is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 209 births in the dataset. Simar's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #6,125. Use the chart and map above to compare Simar's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.