Simara (sih-MAH-ruh) drifts onto the baby-name horizon like a soft sea breeze, weaving together several well-loved threads: the Arabic “Samira,” a moonlit “companion in evening conversation,” the Sanskrit-leaning “Simran,” “to remember,” and the ever-fashionable “Amara,” “eternal.” The result is a lyrical hybrid that whispers “lasting, cherished moments.” She’s unmistakably feminine yet refreshingly uncommon—never cracking the U.S. Top 800, she’s averaged only a handful of births a year since the late ’80s—so a little Simara is likely to be the only one in her classroom. The name’s gentle rise and fall mirrors lullaby music, and that final “-ara” links her to crowd-pleasers like Clara and Zara while still standing apart. Parents drawn to quiet strength, dusky-evening romance, and a dash of modern flair will find Simara the perfect fit—an heirloom in the making, ready to sparkle on personalized storybooks, science-fair ribbons, and someday, perhaps, a corner-office nameplate.