Sema
Meaningsky, heavens · Turkish
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,901 in 1932
6 babies were named Sema in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1930–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sema you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sema, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sema would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySema first shows up in US birth records in 1930, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 95 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1932, when it ranked #3,901. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Turkish, Sema means “sky, heavens”. Our records link it to Greek and Turkish roots.
About the name Sema
Sema is a girl name of Greek and Turkish origin meaning “sky, heavens”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ema”. US birth records list Sema for girls from 1930 to 2025, in 33 of those 96 years. Its best year was 1932, when it ranked #3,901 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:Greek namesTurkish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 1.6 | 628,931 girls |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 girls |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 girls |
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 girls |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 girls |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 girls |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 900,901 girls |
| 2000s | 3.2 | 315,457 girls |
| 2010s | 3.7 | 269,542 girls |
| 2020s | 1.6 | 612,245 girls |
Other spellings of Sema
More Greek girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
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- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
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Questions about the name Sema
What does the name Sema mean?
Sema means “sky, heavens” in Turkish.
What is the origin of the name Sema?
Sema has Greek, Turkish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Eleanor, Aurora, Penelope.
Is Sema a boy or girl name?
Sema is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sema?
Sema ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1932 (#3,901).