Cailani vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cailani

Girl #6,706 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"sea and sky"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,706
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cai, Lani

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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

Cailani Rank #6,706
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #6706 for Cailani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cailani ___

  • Cailani Rose
  • Cailani Mae
  • Cailani Pearl
  • Cailani Grace
  • Cailani Sky
  • Cailani Marie

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cailani

Leilani Kai Malia Koa Nalu

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cailani or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Cailani at #6706 in the United States.

What do Cailani and Semaj mean?

Cailani means "sea and sky" (Hawaiian origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Cailani and Semaj boy or girl names?

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

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