Blaine vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blaine

Boy #1,117 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"yellow, golden"

Origin: Old Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,117
Total SSA Count
191
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bla, Blai, Blaiy

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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

Blaine Rank #1,117
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1117 for Blaine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blaine ___

  • Blaine Edward
  • Blaine James
  • Blaine Alexander
  • Blaine Thomas
  • Blaine Harrison
  • Blaine Cole

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Blaine

Gavin Rowan Quinn Sloane Brynn

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blaine or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Blaine at #1117 in the United States.

What do Blaine and Semaj mean?

Blaine means "yellow, golden" (Old Irish/Gaelic origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Blaine and Semaj boy or girl names?

Blaine is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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