Emma vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Semaj Rank #1,067

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Semaj more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Emma and Semaj mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Emma and Semaj boy or girl names?

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

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