Semaj
Semaj is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
James spelled backward; ultimately derived from James meaning 'supplanter'.
Origin and history
Semaj is a modern American name created by spelling the traditional name James backward. It gained popular usage in the United States starting in the late 20th century. The name experienced a steady rise in popularity as part of a trend of reverse-spelled modern names.
Popularity in the United States
7,421 babies in the United States have been named Semaj since 1880. It ranks #1405 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #996.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.8 %)
- PA (12.6 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
- NC (7.5 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 81 |
| 1980-1990 | 151 |
| 1990-2000 | 835 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,726 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,450 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,178 |
Fun facts
- Semaj belongs to a category of names called ananyms, which are created by spelling an existing word or name in reverse.
- The name entered regular usage in the U.S. toward the end of the 20th century and has maintained steady usage into the 2020s.