Imrie vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imrie

Girl #6,704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"power, work, vigor"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,704
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Im, Immy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Imrie Rank #6,704
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #6704 for Imrie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imrie ___

  • Imrie Rose
  • Imrie Jane
  • Imrie Grace
  • Imrie Fern
  • Imrie Pearl
  • Imrie Wren

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imrie

Iona Catriona Hamish Alasdair Elowen

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imrie or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Imrie at #6704 in the United States.

What do Imrie and Semaj mean?

Imrie means "power, work, vigor" (Germanic origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Imrie and Semaj boy or girl names?

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

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