Kenan vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenan

Boy #1,134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"possession, acquisition"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Irish American 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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Kenan Rank #1,134

Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1134 for Kenan.

Is Kenan or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Kenan at #1134 in the United States.

What do Kenan and Semaj mean?

Kenan means "possession, acquisition" (Hebrew origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Kenan and Semaj boy or girl names?

Kenan is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.