Chani vs Semira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Semira

Girl #6,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fulfilled desire, exalted"

Origin: Amharic/Ethiopian

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian African Arabic Hebrew Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,505
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Semi, Mira, Sem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chani Rank #6,652
Semira Rank #6,505

Semira is more popular, ranked #6505 vs #6652 for Chani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chani ___

  • Chani Rose
  • Chani Miriam
  • Chani Leah
  • Chani Sarah
  • Chani Ruth
  • Chani Esther

Semira ___

  • Semira Grace
  • Semira Rose
  • Semira Marie
  • Semira Faith
  • Semira Lily
  • Semira Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chani

Talia Rivka Dovi Ari Yael

If you choose Semira

Amara Zara Layla Nadia Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chani or Semira more popular?

Semira is more popular, ranked #6505 compared to Chani at #6652 in the United States.

What do Chani and Semira mean?

Chani means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Semira means "fulfilled desire, exalted" (Amharic/Ethiopian origin).

Are Chani and Semira boy or girl names?

Chani is primarily a girl name. Semira is primarily a girl name.

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