Jamar vs Semika

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamar

Boy #1,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African American Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,664
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mar

Playground Safety Score

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Semika

Girl #22,103 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: African

Cultural Roots

African American West African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22,103
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Semi, Mika

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jamar Rank #1,664
Semika Rank #22,103

Jamar is more popular, ranked #1664 vs #22103 for Semika.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamar ___

  • Jamar Lee
  • Jamar James
  • Jamar Andre
  • Jamar Deshawn
  • Jamar Anthony
  • Jamar Xavier

Semika ___

  • Semika Joy
  • Semika Rose
  • Semika Nicole
  • Semika Renee
  • Semika Danielle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jamar

Jamal Amari Nasir Imani Amara

If you choose Semika

Tamika Keisha Demarco Jamal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamar or Semika more popular?

Jamar is more popular, ranked #1664 compared to Semika at #22103 in the United States.

What do Jamar and Semika mean?

Jamar means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin). Semika means "peaceful, tranquil" (African origin).

Are Jamar and Semika boy or girl names?

Jamar is primarily a boy name. Semika is primarily a girl name.

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