Semaj vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Boaz Maurice Yadiel Makoa

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Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #978
Total SSA Count: 230
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Tymir Jaxxon Joziah Lev

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Popularity Comparison

Semaj Rank #1,067

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Semaj or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Semaj and Ira mean?

Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Semaj and Ira boy or girl names?

Semaj is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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