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Osiris vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Osiris

Boy #977 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"throne of the eye (possible etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Egyptian American Afrocentric

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#977
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Semaj

Boy #1,067 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James"

Origin: Modern American

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,067
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Osiris Rank #977
Semaj Rank #1,067

Osiris is more popular, ranked #977 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Osiris or Semaj more popular?

Osiris is more popular, ranked #977 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Osiris and Semaj mean?

Osiris means "throne of the eye (possible etymology)" (Ancient Egyptian origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Osiris and Semaj boy or girl names?

Osiris is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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