Total births
163
Unisex name · since 1996
Semaja
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 163 babies named Semaja, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 163
- total births
- 1996–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
163 girls have been named Semaja since 1996, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Semaja has been recorded 163 times among girls since 1996, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2021.
- 163 total births
- 1996–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
163 girls have been named Semaja since 1996, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 163
- total births
- 1996–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Semaja was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
15 babies were named Semaja in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Semaja's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Semaja splits its recorded history at 2008: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2004 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Semaja at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1996
Semaja popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2021
- Peak year (2004)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Semaja popularity over time - boys
22 total births recorded since 2005 (Semaja as boys' name)
Semaja by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Semaja's strongest decade.
110 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Semaja births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
110 births
- 2010s 42
2010s
42 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 110 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Semaja? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 163 babies named Semaja. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 15 births.
When was Semaja most popular? ▼
Semaja was most popular in the 2000s decade with 110 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Is Semaja a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Semaja is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 163 births, and as a boy's name it has 22 births.
How long has the name Semaja been used? ▼
Records for Semaja go back to 1996, giving 26 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Semaja? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Semaj, Semira, Semone, Sema, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Semaja's data
- Semaja's decade-level peak was the 2000s (110 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Semaja
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Semaja
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Semone Girl
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Sema Girl
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Semiyah Girl
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Compare Semaja side by side: Semaja vs Semaj Semaja vs Semira Semaja vs Semone
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Semaja: Baby Name Since 1996 - 163 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/semaja. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Semaja draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.