Semaiah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: s-ehm-ah-ee-ahh
Origin: Israel
gender-female

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Updated on Jul 08, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: Semaiah carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

The name Semaj is a unique and versatile name that has evolved over time. Originally, it was a reversal of the name James, meaning "supplanter" in Hebrew. The name Semaj is primarily recognized as a unique name for boys and has not shown significant popularity trends for girls., making it a unisex name. This shift in usage reflects the growing trend of using traditionally masculine names for females. The name Semaj is important because it represents a creative and modern approach to naming, blending cultural and linguistic elements.

Semaiah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Semaiah is currently #41640 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Semaiah is currently #23825 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Semaiah is currently #16450 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Semaiah is currently #9529 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Semaiah is currently #20712 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Semaiah is currently #12005 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Semaiah is currently #16429 on Kiindred Australian Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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