Simba - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Simba \s(i)-mba\ is of Swahili origin, and its meaning is "lion". Name of the lion hero in Walt Disney's "The Lion King".

Similar baby names are Simha and Sima.

Simba is a very rare male first name and is not used as a surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Simba. Compare Simba with related baby names.