Semaj
Boy name · #1026 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Semaj? In official American birth records, Semaj has been tracked continuously since 1971, giving it 54 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Semaj is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Semaj will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Semaj is most common
Geography matters for names, and Semaj is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Semaj is most common in GA (0.5 per 1,000), MI (0.4 per 1,000), NC (0.3 per 1,000), FL (0.2 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Semaj is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
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
How old is the name Semaj?
In official American birth records, the name Semaj first appeared in 1971 (over 54 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 54 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.