Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Simba Updated April 9, 2026 by Jennifer M. Simba Gender: Male Origin: African - Kiswahili Meaning: Lion ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Simba? The name Simba is primarily a male name of African - Kiswahili origin that means Lion. People who like the name Simba also like: Milo, Theo, Dash, Gabriel, Leo, Sebastian, Aiden, Sarabi, Kiara, Daphne, Ava, Aurora, Alice, Nala Names like Simba: Shumba, Shinobu, Synova, Samba, Sunniva, Snape, Sanvi, Synnove, Saanvi, Shunpei Stats for the Name Simba Simba is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Simba is currently not ranked in U.S. births