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Semaj
BoyMeaning of Semaj: American: 'James spelled backwards'
Semaj is a boy's name most strongly associated with American naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 978th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#978
235 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
9,459
First recorded 1971 · peak 2009
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
79% boys · 21% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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