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Semaje

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Pronounced suh-MAHZH /səˈmɑʒ/Medium

Meaning: A modern African-American name, a spelling of Semaj — the name James ('a supplanter', from Hebrew) spelled in reverse; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; James in reverse: Semaje. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'suh-MAHZH').

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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew

MeaningA modern African-American name, a spelling of Semaj — the name James ('a supplanter', from Hebrew) spelled in reverse; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8195 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 130

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Semaje is a modern African-American name, a spelling of Semaj — the name James ('a supplanter', from Hebrew) spelled in reverse (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'suh-MAHZH').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, a-reversed-name, and lyrical.

Did you know? Semaje is a modern African-American name, a spelling of Semaj — the name James ('a supplanter') spelled in reverse — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'suh-MAHZH').

Overall data confidence 30%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

SemajSemajhSemaja

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Semaje mean?

Semaje spells Semaj — the name James spelled in reverse; it has no single fixed traditional meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Semaje?

It's said suh-MAHZH /səˈmɑʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Semaje a boy or girl name?

Semaje is a boy's name.

How popular is Semaje?

Semaje is a very rare name in the U.S.