How Many People Are Named Seema?

Complete statistics for the name Seema: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Seema
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Seema means 'to be beautiful' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1,146 people named Seema live in the US today, which means 1 in 287,895 Americans have this name. The name peaked in popularity back in 1981 with 56 births.

~1,146
Living in US
1 in 287,895
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To be beautiful
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Graceful Charming Thoughtful
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection, spirituality, and wisdom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

746,580
Worldwide Bearers
#1,271
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
663,777
🇵🇰 Pakistan
42,777
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
12,830
🇺🇸 United States
6,775
🇬🇧 England
3,780
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
2,787
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
2,448
🇨🇦 Canada
1,861
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,485
🇫🇯 Fiji
863

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,146 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
312
Would be under 30 (26%)
871
Would be 30–60 (74%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,183 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
68
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Seema Through the Generations

Seema, a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'to be beautiful', has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1981. With 1,146 individuals bearing this name today, it's considered very rare, with only 56 births recorded in its most popular year. People named Seema tend to be in their mid-thirties, with 312 under 30 and 871 aged between 30 and 60, indicating a strong middle-age demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 109
New York 98
Illinois 39
Texas 27
New Jersey 18
Maryland 5
Michigan 5

⭐ Famous People Named Seema

Seema also spelled Sima, Sema is an Indian feminine given name meaning 'limit/boundary/frontier'.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Seema

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Seema's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Seema

How Many People Have the Name Seema?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,146 people in the United States currently share the name Seema. That works out to roughly 1 in every 287,895 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Seema a Common or Rare Name?

Seema is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Seema Mean?

Seema means "to be beautiful" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Seema in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Seema Most Popular?

The name Seema reached peak popularity in 1981, with 56 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Seema?

Approximately 1,146 people named Seema live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,183. That works out to roughly 1 in 287,895 Americans.

Is Seema a rare name?

Seema is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 287,895 Americans has this name.

What does the name Seema mean?

Seema means "to be beautiful" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Seema more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Seema are male and 100% are female.

When was Seema most popular?

Seema peaked in 1981 with 56 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,146
All-Time Births1,183
1 in X1 in 287,895
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1981
World Rank#1,271
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.