Semaj vs Zeya

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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Zeya

Girl #6,518 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Burmese/Pali

Cultural Roots

Burmese Myanmar American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,518
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zee

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Popularity Comparison

Semaj Rank #1,067
Zeya Rank #6,518

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #6518 for Zeya.

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

Zeya ___

  • Zeya Grace
  • Zeya Rose
  • Zeya Mae
  • Zeya Claire
  • Zeya Faith
  • Zeya Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

If you choose Zeya

Kai Nora Asha Milo Saya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Semaj or Zeya more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Zeya at #6518 in the United States.

What do Semaj and Zeya mean?

Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin). Zeya means "victory, triumph" (Burmese/Pali origin).

Are Semaj and Zeya boy or girl names?

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

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