At a glance
- In short
- Simren is a beautiful and unique Punjabi name for girls, meaning "meditation" or "remembrance of God." It holds deep spiritual significance in Sikhism.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2010 (#16,992)
- Babies in 2010
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #9,671 in 2003
- First recorded
- 1997
Meaning of Simren
Simren is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It originates from the Punjabi language and is pronounced as sim-REN (/sɪmˈrən/). Simren is derived from the Punjabi word "Simran," which means "meditation" or "remembrance of God." This name holds deep spiritual significance in Sikhism, where meditation and connecting with the divine are important practices. Simren has gained popularity in the United States in recent years, with an increasing number of parents choosing this name for their daughters. It ranked as the 16,984th most popular name for baby girls born in 2010. Simren's rising popularity reflects a growing appreciation for diverse and meaningful names that carry rich cultural associations.
How to pronounce Simren
Punjabi
- Pronounced sim-REN /sɪmˈrən/
Popularity of Simren in the U.S.
Simren was last recorded in the U.S. in 2010, ranked #16,992 with 5 babies. It peaked at #9,671 in 2003. It first appears in the records in 1997.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1997–2010 10 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 16,992 | back (not recorded in 2007–2009) |
| 2006 | 5 | 17,168 | back (not recorded in 2005) |
| 2004 | 8 | 11,624 | ▼ 1,953 |
| 2003 | 10 | 9,671 | ▲ 2,516 |
| 2002 | 7 | 12,187 | ▲ 3,165 |
| 2001 | 5 | 15,352 | ▼ 5,478 |
| 2000 | 9 | 9,874 | ▲ 2,814 |
| 1999 | 6 | 12,688 | ▼ 1,550 |
| 1998 | 7 | 11,138 | ▼ 302 |
| 1997 | 7 | 10,836 | new |