Azaiah vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azaiah

Boy #885 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has strength, the strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African American Biblical Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#885
Total SSA Count
272
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aza, Zai, Zaiah

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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

Azaiah Rank #885
Semaj Rank #1,067

Azaiah is more popular, ranked #885 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azaiah ___

  • Azaiah James
  • Azaiah Michael
  • Azaiah David
  • Azaiah Emmanuel
  • Azaiah Cole
  • Azaiah Isaiah

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Azaiah

Elijah Zion Isaiah Naomi Amara

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azaiah or Semaj more popular?

Azaiah is more popular, ranked #885 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Azaiah and Semaj mean?

Azaiah means "God has strength, the strength of God" (Hebrew origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Azaiah and Semaj boy or girl names?

Azaiah is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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