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Semaj

Pronounced S EY1 M AE1 JH (ARPABET)

  • 2 syllables
  • Peaked 2011
  • 54 years in use
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How popular is Semaj?

Semaj is a boys' name, and first appears in 1971. It has been given to 9,222 children — the 1,279th most common boys' name on record.

It has been slipping, down 39% on the previous decade. Its best single year was 2011, when 374 children were given it.

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2011Boys: 374Girls: 95

Characteristics

  • 2 syllables
Phonetic detail
Pronunciations:
S EY1 M AE1 JH
Stress pattern:
11
Syllables:
2

Stress digits mark unstressed (0), primary (1) and secondary (2) syllables.

Names like Semaj

Same first letter and syllable count, peaking around the same time.

Sibling names for Semaj

Names from the same era with a matching rhythm but a different initial.

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Semaj?
Semaj ranks 1,279th among boys' names in US records, with 9,222 births since 1971. Over the past decade it accounts for 1,915.
Is Semaj a unisex name?
No. Semaj is recorded almost entirely as a boys' name; births to the other gender are too few to register as a share.
When was Semaj most popular?
2011, when 374 children were given the name. It has been in use for 54 years and is still recorded as of 2024.