To hear or to be heard
Simea is a rare feminine variant of the Hebrew name Shimea, which is derived from the root 'shama' meaning 'to hear'. In biblical contexts, it often refers to God hearing a prayer or the act of listening intently. It shares the same linguistic heritage as the more common names Simon and Simone.
Less common today
Simea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,513 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the biblical-era novel series · The Zion Covenant
