Arriyah vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arriyah

Girl #6,581 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, pure"

Origin: Sanskrit Arya

Cultural Roots

American Italian Hebrew Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,581
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari, Riya, Aria

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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

Arriyah Rank #6,581
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #6581 for Arriyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arriyah ___

  • Arriyah Grace
  • Arriyah Rose
  • Arriyah Mae
  • Arriyah Jade
  • Arriyah Faith
  • Arriyah Skye

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arriyah

Aaliyah Zara Isla Sienna Kai

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arriyah or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Arriyah at #6581 in the United States.

What do Arriyah and Semaj mean?

Arriyah means "noble, pure" (Sanskrit Arya origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Arriyah and Semaj boy or girl names?

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

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