How Many People Are Named Semaj?

Complete statistics for the name Semaj in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Semaj
Very Rare
9,222
Estimated People
1 in 35,784
1 in X Americans
2011
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
7,203 (78%)
♀ Female
2,019 (22%)
78%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 18

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 74
Arkansas 21
California 856
DC 40
Delaware 10
Florida 470
Georgia 381
Illinois 504
Indiana 54
Kansas 7
Kentucky 19
Louisiana 452
Maryland 110
Michigan 311
Minnesota 16
Missouri 81
Mississippi 147
North Carolina 444
New Jersey 249
Nevada 16
New York 264
Ohio 241
Oklahoma 5
Pennsylvania 769
South Carolina 223
Tennessee 51
Texas 605
Virginia 185
Wisconsin 44
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Semaj

How Many People Have the Name Semaj in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,222 people in the United States currently share the name Semaj. That works out to roughly 1 in every 35,784 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Semaj a Common or Rare Name?

Semaj is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Semaj Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Semaj are covered in full on the Semaj name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Semaj Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Semaj in SSA data, approximately 78% are male and 22% are female. Semaj leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Semaj Most Popular?

The name Semaj reached peak popularity in 2011, with 374 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Semaj Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Semaj across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Semaj?

Approximately 9,222 people in the United States share the name Semaj, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Semaj a rare name?

Semaj is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 35,784 Americans has this name.

What does the name Semaj mean?

The meaning and origin of Semaj is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Semaj more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 78% of people named Semaj are male and 22% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Semaj most popular?

The name Semaj reached its peak in 2011, with 374 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People9,222
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 35,784
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2011
Male %78%
Female %22%

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