Olivia 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

Olivia Rank #1
Semaj Rank #1,067

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Semaj more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Semaj mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Olivia and Semaj boy or girl names?

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

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