Semaj
- US rank
- #1,026
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #627 in 2011
217 babies were named Semaj in the US in 2025. It has climbed 123 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1974–2025
US births per million boys, 1971–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Semaj you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,874 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Semaj, 217 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Semaj would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySemaj first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #627.
- TrendSemaj has climbed 123 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,026. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedSemaj is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #333, followed by Georgia (#428) and Louisiana (#531). It's in the top 1,000 in 12 states.
- OriginSemaj is the #2 most popular Turkish boy name in the US. That's out of 35 Turkish boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Semaj
Semaj is a boy name of Turkish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-maj”. US birth records list Semaj for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 53 of those 55 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #627 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,026, with 217 babies.
Origin:Turkish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.1 | 895,522 girls |
| 1980s | 2.2 | 456,621 girls |
| 1990s | 14 | 69,444 girls |
| 2000s | 48 | 20,734 girls |
| 2010s | 38 | 26,212 girls |
| 2020s | 17 | 57,692 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.5 | 181,087 boys |
| 1980s | 8.0 | 124,533 boys |
| 1990s | 43 | 23,154 boys |
| 2000s | 136 | 7,341 boys |
| 2010s | 130 | 7,695 boys |
| 2020s | 114 | 8,786 boys |
More Turkish boy names
- Boy name: Aslan · lion
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- Boy name: Osman
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- Unisex name: Ashan
- Boy name: Berk
Questions about the name Semaj
What is the origin of the name Semaj?
Semaj has Turkish roots in our records. Other Turkish names include Aslan, Yunus, Aydin.
Is Semaj a boy or girl name?
Semaj is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Semaj?
Semaj ranked #1,026 for US boys in 2025, given to 217 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#627).