Simcha

Simcha - A very unique male name

Simcha appeared on the charts for the first time in 1956 on position #1453. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Simcha and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Simcha? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Simcha. The baby boy name Simcha was given to 86 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1375 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 17,050 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Simcha peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1375.

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Simcha is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Simcha is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #267 - and is the least popular in New York at position #349.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Simcha is where you live.

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Simcha origin and meaning

Hebrew word name

'Joy, gladness, celebration' — the ordinary Hebrew word simcha

Simcha is the Hebrew word for joy, used as a given name in Jewish tradition for both sexes and, in American data, more often for boys in recent decades. It has risen steadily and reached its peak in 2025.

Attested etymology

Simcha is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Simcha, pop culture references for the name Simcha and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Simcha

We've found the following names that sound similar to Simcha, sorted by popularity.

Semaj / Seamus / Sanjay / Seneca / Shamus / Sanchez / Sang / Shameek / Sung / Seng /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Simcha

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Simcha a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Simcha?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SIM-khah · /ˈsɪmxə/

Around the world

• Simcha (Hebrew) — The original form, used as-is.

Spellings and nicknames

• Simha — A variant transliteration of the same Hebrew word.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Word nameInternational

Why parents choose it

Simcha is chosen by Jewish parents who want a name that literally celebrates joy.

Worth knowing

• The kh sound is often simplified to a k or h by English speakers.