Amelia vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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
Nicknames
Sem, Maj

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Semaj Rank #1,067

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Semaj ___

  • Semaj James
  • Semaj Ray
  • Semaj Deon
  • Semaj Andre
  • Semaj Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Semaj more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Semaj mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Amelia and Semaj boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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