Shia vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shia

Boy #1,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American

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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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Shia Rank #1,198

Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1198 for Shia.

Is Shia or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Shia at #1198 in the United States.

What do Shia and Semaj mean?

Shia means "Yahweh saves" (Hebrew origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Shia and Semaj boy or girl names?

Shia is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.