Simona Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Simona is a name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'he has heard', evolving through languages such as Latin and Italian. It is associated with biblical relevance through its connection to Simeon. The name is perceived as elegant and strong, and it has gained popularity in the 20th century, with notable bearers in sports.

The name Simona is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Simona has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Simona' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1556th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1673rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2820th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1996th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2841st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3138th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3019th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Simona' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Simona"

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Pronunciation

/sɪˈmoʊ.nə/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

Simona is derived from the Hebrew name Shimon, which means 'he has heard' or 'God has heard'.

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Meaning

He has heard

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Language Evolution

Shimon (Hebrew), Simeon (Latin), Simona (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese)

Biblical Background

Simona is feminine form of Simeon, a biblical figure, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

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Historical Usage

Simona gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Italy and other Romance language-speaking countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Simone, Simeona, Simmy

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Simona is viewed as a classic and elegant name, often associated with strength and grace.

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Famous People

Simona Halep, a professional Romanian tennis player, Simona de Silvestro, a Swiss professional racing driver

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Simona"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Simona"

"Simona" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1556th of 9107 470
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1673rd of 9204 423
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2820th of 12526 319
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1996th of 19264 697
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2841st of 27321 614
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 3138th of 35406 795
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3019th of 30306 662

Regional Popularity of "Simona" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Simona" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 33.31%
788th/2366
66.11%
755th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 35.23%
829th/2353
84.16%
1302nd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 100.00%
2430th/2430
46.20%
1318th/2853
100.00%
2775th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
79.43%
2333rd/2937
51.13%
1781st/3483
50.09%
1762nd/3518
43.32%
1752nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
95.17%
3507th/3685
47.02%
2104th/4475
59.76%
3104th/5194
41.48%
2620th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
54.76%
2509th/4582
35.40%
1828th/5164
68.81%
5032nd/7313
39.06%
2915th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
60.59%
2414th/3984
50.39%
2261st/4487
62.52%
4265th/6822
42.91%
2693rd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Simona"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Simona" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.