Khari vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khari

Boy #1,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"kingly, like a king"

Origin: Swahili

Swahili African American West African Arabic

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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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Khari Rank #1,224

Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1224 for Khari.

Is Khari or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Khari at #1224 in the United States.

What do Khari and Semaj mean?

Khari means "kingly, like a king" (Swahili origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Khari and Semaj boy or girl names?

Khari is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.