Semaj
Boy name · #1026 in 2025 · Uniqueness 55/100
Semaj ranks #1026 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 217 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1012, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,295 boys born in 2025 was named Semaj.
Babies named Semaj per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 54-year story
Semaj first appears in the Social Security records in 1971, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 374 boys were named Semaj — good for #627 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Semaj against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Semaj in class?
Semaj scores 55 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Semaj is most common
Geography matters for names, and Semaj is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Semajs were GA (26), TX (25), FL (20), MI (15), NC (13). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Semaj
Statistically, parents drawn to Semaj tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Slade, Seamus, Taj, Said, and Zavier.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Semaj | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 217 | #1026 |
| 2024 | 205 | #1062 |
| 2023 | 257 | #905 |
| 2022 | 159 | #1237 |
| 2021 | 171 | #1161 |
| 2020 | 169 | #1149 |
| 2019 | 185 | #1080 |
| 2018 | 183 | #1079 |
| 2017 | 195 | #1029 |
| 2016 | 191 | #1037 |
| 2015 | 201 | #1012 |
| 2014 | 221 | #952 |
| 2013 | 251 | #849 |
| 2012 | 295 | #771 |
| 2011 | 374 | #627 |
| 2010 | 354 | #675 |
| 2009 | 362 | #672 |
| 2008 | 338 | #698 |
| 2007 | 310 | #733 |
| 2006 | 319 | #695 |
| 2005 | 293 | #701 |
| 2004 | 254 | #737 |
| 2003 | 230 | #767 |
| 2002 | 230 | #753 |
| 2001 | 248 | #711 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Semaj a popular boy name?
Semaj ranked #1026 among boys in 2025 with 217 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1012.
When was the name Semaj most popular?
Semaj peaked in 2011, when 374 American boys received the name (ranked #627 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Semaj?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,295 newborn American boys was named Semaj. It scores 55/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.