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Semisi

♂ Boy

Pronounced seh-MEE-see /sɛˈmi.si/Medium

Meaning: A Tongan/Polynesian form of James — from Jacob, Hebrew 'a supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel'Low

In 30 seconds: A supplanter: Semisi is a Tongan form of James. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'seh-MEE-see').
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Origin LowTongan, Hebrew
MeaningA Tongan/Polynesian form of James — from Jacob, Hebrew 'a supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel'
U.S. rank (2025)#7592 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 216

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919832025

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

Semisi is a Tongan/Polynesian form of James — from Jacob, Hebrew 'a supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'seh-MEE-see').

In the U.S. it appears in Tongan and Polynesian families. Rare, a-supplanter at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? James comes from Jacob, Hebrew 'a supplanter; one who follows' — Semisi is the Tongan form, lyrical and classic (said 'seh-MEE-see').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Semisi — Tongan James

Variations

SimisiSemesi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Semisi mean?

Semisi is a Tongan form of James — Hebrew 'a supplanter; one who follows'.

How do you pronounce Semisi?

It's said seh-MEE-see /sɛˈmi.si/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Semisi a boy or girl name?

Semisi is a boy's name.

How popular is Semisi?

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

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