Jamal vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamal

Boy #1,183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beauty, handsomeness"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim African American Swahili Turkish

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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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Jamal Rank #1,183

Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1183 for Jamal.

Is Jamal or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Jamal at #1183 in the United States.

What do Jamal and Semaj mean?

Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Jamal and Semaj boy or girl names?

Jamal is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.