Jody vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jody

Boy #2,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"diminutive of Judith, praised woman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,692
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Jody Rank #2,692
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #2692 for Jody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jody ___

  • Jody James
  • Jody Michael
  • Jody Allen
  • Jody Thomas
  • Jody Lee
  • Jody Wayne

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jody

Cody Tammy Randy Donna Sandy

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jody or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Jody at #2692 in the United States.

What do Jody and Semaj mean?

Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Jody and Semaj boy or girl names?

Jody is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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