Leelah 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

Leelah Rank #6,548
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #6548 for Leelah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leelah ___

  • Leelah Rose
  • Leelah Grace
  • Leelah Marie
  • Leelah Anne
  • Leelah Jane
  • Leelah Faith

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leelah

Layla Aria Zara Nadia Sana

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leelah or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Leelah at #6548 in the United States.

What do Leelah and Semaj mean?

Leelah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Leelah and Semaj boy or girl names?

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

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