Rising since 2017, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Semaje since 1996
Babies named Semaje per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 17 |
| 2000s | 26 | 72 |
| 2010s | 0 | 24 |
| 2020s | 0 | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Semaje is a modern, rare name first appearing in U.S. records in 1996. It has never ranked high in popularity; its peak year came in 2004, though even then it remained extremely uncommon. In recent years, its usage has been rising since 2017, though its overall incidence is still minimal, with about 1 in 142,340 births in 2025. The name is not concentrated in any particular state. As a modern coinage, Semaje lacks a deep historical etymology, but its distinctive sound has attracted a small number of families seeking a unique name for their sons.
Semaje is a modern coinage of uncertain derivation. It appears to be a creative name, likely formed by combining the popular phonetic elements 'Se-' (as in Sebastian or Semaj) and '-maje' (reminiscent of 'Majestic' or the French 'majesté'). It has no historical or linguistic roots in any established language. The name was first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1996.
Sibling names for Semaje
Names that share Semaje's style, for a brother or sister.
