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Seema
GirlHindi, Sanskrit· “boundary, limit”
- Meaning
- boundary, limit
- Origin
- Hindi, Sanskrit
- Pronunciation
- SEE-muh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #10,779
- US babies 2025
- 9
- Best rank
- #1,931 (1978)
- Peak year
- 1981
Meaning and origin of Seema
Seema is a Hindi and Sanskrit name that means “boundary, limit”.
Seema is a Hindi and Urdu name from the Sanskrit sima, boundary, limit or border. It is widely used across India and Pakistan and among South Asian families elsewhere. The name has a simple two-syllable shape, which makes it easy to say in many languages. In the US it is usually said SEE-muh, with the stress on the first syllable, and in Hindi the final vowel is a long a. Sima is an alternative spelling, and the name should not be confused with the Persian and Arabic Sima, a separate name meaning face or features. Seema feels classic and approachable.
Popularity over time
Seema first appears in US Social Security records in 1966. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,931 in 1978, and the most babies received it in 1981, when 56 were named Seema. In 2025, 9 babies were named Seema, and it ranked #10,779 nationally. That is 31% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,148 in 1980, #7,092 in 2000, #16,634 in 2010, and #10,779 in 2025. Of the 1,192 US girls named Seema since records began, 30% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 334 babies. Since 2010, 143 more have been named Seema.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Mesha, Jenette, Sherice, Jennelle, and Patrisha.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Seema is usually pronounced SEE-muh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with S and ends in “-ma”.
Middle names for Seema
A few middle names that flow with Seema: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Seema
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Seema mean?
Seema is a Hindi and Sanskrit name that means “boundary, limit”.
What is the origin of the name Seema?
Seema has Hindi and Sanskrit roots. Seema is a Hindi and Urdu name from the Sanskrit sima, boundary, limit or border.
Is Seema a popular name?
Not especially. Seema ranked #10,779 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Seema a boy or girl name?
Seema is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Seema?
Seema is usually pronounced SEE-muh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings