Seema

Seema: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Seema

  • A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit सीमा (sīmā).

How popular is Seema?

9U.S. babies in 2025
#1931peak rank (1978)
1,192babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,192 girls in the U.S. have been named Seema. Its highest rank for girls was #1931 in 1978. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202556 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Seema FAQ

What does the name Seema mean?

A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit सीमा (sīmā).

What is the origin of the name Seema?

Seema is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.

How popular is the name Seema?

Since 1880, 1,192 girls in the U.S. have been named Seema. Its highest rank for girls was #1931 in 1978. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Seema a boy or girl name?

Seema is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,192 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.