Kaylan vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaylan

Boy #4,545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, narrow one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,545
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Lan

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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

Kaylan Rank #4,545
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #4545 for Kaylan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaylan ___

  • Kaylan James
  • Kaylan Patrick
  • Kaylan Sean
  • Kaylan Thomas
  • Kaylan Michael

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaylan

Brennan Declan Finley Maeve Sienna

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaylan or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Kaylan at #4545 in the United States.

What do Kaylan and Semaj mean?

Kaylan means "slender, narrow one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Kaylan and Semaj boy or girl names?

Kaylan is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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