Maryah vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maryah

Girl #6,664 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Arabic Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,664
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mary, Ria, Riah

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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

Maryah Rank #6,664
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #6664 for Maryah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maryah ___

  • Maryah Grace
  • Maryah Rose
  • Maryah Faith
  • Maryah Ann
  • Maryah Joy
  • Maryah Lynn

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maryah

Elijah Isaiah Naomi Simone Miriam

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maryah or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Maryah at #6664 in the United States.

What do Maryah and Semaj mean?

Maryah means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Maryah and Semaj boy or girl names?

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

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