Simran

Simran: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Simran

  • A unisex given name from Punjabi.

Etymology

Derived from Punjabi ਸਿਮਰਨ (simran). Doublet of simran.

How popular is Simran?

26U.S. babies in 2025
#1252peak rank (2001)
3,000babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,866 girls and 134 boys in the U.S. have been named Simran (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1252 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #4612 in 1998. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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

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Simran FAQ

What does the name Simran mean?

A unisex given name from Punjabi. Derived from Punjabi ਸਿਮਰਨ (simran). Doublet of simran.

What is the origin of the name Simran?

Simran is listed as a name of Punjabi origin.

How popular is the name Simran?

Since 1880, 2,866 girls and 134 boys in the U.S. have been named Simran (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1252 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #4612 in 1998. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Simran a boy or girl name?

Simran is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,866 girls and 134 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.