Abi vs Semira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abi

Girl #6,400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my father rejoices, father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew Avigayil

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Nigerian Yoruba British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,400
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Abs

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Semira

Girl #6,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fulfilled desire, exalted"

Origin: Amharic/Ethiopian

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian African Arabic Hebrew Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,505
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Semi, Mira, Sem

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Popularity Comparison

Abi Rank #6,400
Semira Rank #6,505

Abi is more popular, ranked #6400 vs #6505 for Semira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abi ___

  • Abi Rose
  • Abi Grace
  • Abi May
  • Abi Charlotte
  • Abi Jane
  • Abi Louise

Semira ___

  • Semira Grace
  • Semira Rose
  • Semira Marie
  • Semira Faith
  • Semira Lily
  • Semira Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abi

Rosie Elsie Nora Lily Ben

If you choose Semira

Amara Zara Layla Nadia Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abi or Semira more popular?

Abi is more popular, ranked #6400 compared to Semira at #6505 in the United States.

What do Abi and Semira mean?

Abi means "my father rejoices, father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil origin). Semira means "fulfilled desire, exalted" (Amharic/Ethiopian origin).

Are Abi and Semira boy or girl names?

Abi is primarily a girl name. Semira is primarily a girl name.

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