Semaj vs Serana

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

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Serana

Girl #6,467 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"serene, calm, clear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian Pop culture/gaming

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,467
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sera, Rena

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Semaj Rank #1,067
Serana Rank #6,467

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #6467 for Serana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Semaj ___

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

Serana ___

  • Serana Grace
  • Serana Rose
  • Serana Dawn
  • Serana Marie
  • Serana Belle
  • Serana Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

If you choose Serana

Serena Seraphina Selene Atticus Oberon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Semaj or Serana more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Serana at #6467 in the United States.

What do Semaj and Serana mean?

Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin). Serana means "serene, calm, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Semaj and Serana boy or girl names?

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

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