Semaj
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Guardian, protected by God; night talk
Origin: Hebrew/Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #1027 in 2025 with 217 babies born.
History: Semaj surged in the 2000s-2010s as James spelled backwards. The reversed-name trend is uniquely American — creative, playful, and distinctive. Semaj represents Black American naming innovation.
Similar names: semaje, samaj, sehaj, semara, seraj, seema, sem
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Semaj? About 1 in 14,164 babies born in 2025 were named Semaj, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Semaj
What does the name Semaj mean?
Semaj means “Guardian, protected by God; night talk” from Hebrew/Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Semaj?
Semaj has Hebrew/Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Guardian, protected by God; night talk”.
How popular is Semaj?
Semaj ranked #1026 in 2025 — given to 217 babies that year.
When was Semaj most popular?
Semaj peaked in 2011 with 374 babies registered that year.
Is Semaj a boy or girl name?
Semaj is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 78% of Semajs are boys and 22% are girls.
Is the name Semaj rising or falling in popularity?
Semaj has risen 3894 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4920 in 2020 to #1026 in 2025.
How long has Semaj been recorded?
Semaj appears in birth records across 54 years — from 1971 through 2025.