Kalise 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

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Popularity Comparison

Kalise Rank #6,668
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #6668 for Kalise.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kalise ___

  • Kalise Marie
  • Kalise Grace
  • Kalise Ann
  • Kalise Rose
  • Kalise Nicole
  • Kalise Renee

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kalise

Serena Thalia Demi Cosima Ariel

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kalise or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Kalise at #6668 in the United States.

What do Kalise and Semaj mean?

Kalise means "most beautiful, fairest" (Greek origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Kalise and Semaj boy or girl names?

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

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