Zemaj

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Pronounced ZEE-mahj /ˈziː.mɑːdʒ/Low

Meaning: A modern American coinage. It is most often explained as Jamez (James) spelled backwards, a playful naming habit; James itself comes from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob). Pronunciation varies between families and the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A name read backwards: Zemaj is often Jamez reversed (said 'ZEE-mahj'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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MeaningA modern American coinage. It is most often explained as Jamez (James) spelled backwards, a playful naming habit; James itself comes from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob). Pronunciation varies between families and the routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#14218

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Zemaj is a modern American coinage with no older root. It is usually explained as the name Jamez (James) written backwards, a playful device with several parallels in recent U.S. naming. James itself goes back through Latin and Greek to the Hebrew Yaakov. Families differ over how to say Zemaj, and the routes are uncertain, which we note (most often said 'ZEE-mahj').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, coined, and playful.

Did you know? Reversing a name to make a new one is a real American naming habit — Nevaeh is 'heaven' backwards, and Zemaj is most often explained as Jamez turned around.

Overall data confidence 26%

References — Zemaj — Coinage; reversed spelling of Jamez/James; pronunciation varies

Variations

ZemajeZemajhJamez

Nicknames

ZemMaj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zemaj mean?

Zemaj is a modern coinage usually explained as Jamez (James) spelled backwards; it has no documented meaning of its own, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zemaj?

It's most often said ZEE-mahj /ˈziː.mɑːdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first, though families differ.

Is Zemaj a boy or girl name?

Zemaj is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Zemaj?

Zemaj is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.