Eilah 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

Popularity Comparison

Eilah Rank #6,601
Semira Rank #6,505

Semira is more popular, ranked #6505 vs #6601 for Eilah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eilah ___

  • Eilah Rose
  • Eilah Grace
  • Eilah Miriam
  • Eilah Dov
  • Eilah Shira
  • Eilah Naomi

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 Eilah

Tamar Yael Asher Levi Maya

If you choose Semira

Amara Zara Layla Nadia Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eilah or Semira more popular?

Semira is more popular, ranked #6505 compared to Eilah at #6601 in the United States.

What do Eilah and Semira mean?

Eilah means "oak tree, terebinth" (Hebrew origin). Semira means "fulfilled desire, exalted" (Amharic/Ethiopian origin).

Are Eilah and Semira boy or girl names?

Eilah is primarily a girl name. Semira is primarily a girl name.

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