Semira vs Shani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Semira

Girl #6,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fulfilled desire, exalted"

Origin: Amharic/Ethiopian

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian African Arabic Hebrew Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,505
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Semi, Mira, Sem

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Shani

Girl #6,649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wonderful, marvelous"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish East African Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,649
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shan

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Popularity Comparison

Semira Rank #6,505
Shani Rank #6,649

Semira is more popular, ranked #6505 vs #6649 for Shani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Semira ___

  • Semira Grace
  • Semira Rose
  • Semira Marie
  • Semira Faith
  • Semira Lily
  • Semira Amara

Shani ___

  • Shani Rose
  • Shani Marie
  • Shani Grace
  • Shani Elise
  • Shani Noa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Semira

Amara Zara Layla Nadia Fatima

If you choose Shani

Noa Talia Dov Yael Asher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Semira or Shani more popular?

Semira is more popular, ranked #6505 compared to Shani at #6649 in the United States.

What do Semira and Shani mean?

Semira means "fulfilled desire, exalted" (Amharic/Ethiopian origin). Shani means "wonderful, marvelous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Semira and Shani boy or girl names?

Semira is primarily a girl name. Shani is primarily a girl name.

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