Hakeem vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakeem

Boy #1,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise, judicious"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic West African Muslim Nigerian American

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Boy #1,067 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James"

Origin: Modern American

American African American

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Hakeem Rank #1,262

Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1262 for Hakeem.

Is Hakeem or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Hakeem at #1262 in the United States.

What do Hakeem and Semaj mean?

Hakeem means "wise, judicious" (Arabic origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Hakeem and Semaj boy or girl names?

Hakeem is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.