Mazi 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

Mazi Rank #1,209
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1209 for Mazi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mazi ___

  • Mazi James
  • Mazi Emmanuel
  • Mazi Chukwu
  • Mazi Xavier
  • Mazi Andre
  • Mazi Daniel

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mazi

Chidi Amara Nkechi Emeka Adaeze

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mazi or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Mazi at #1209 in the United States.

What do Mazi and Semaj mean?

Mazi means "sir, mister, respected one" (Igbo origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Mazi and Semaj boy or girl names?

Mazi is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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