Total births
609
Girls' name · since 1992
Semira
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 609 babies named Semira, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6514
- among girls today
- 609
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other girls
609 babies have been named Semira since 1992, making it today's #6514 girls' name.
Semira has 609 recorded births among girls since 1992, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6514 as of the latest data, more common than 63% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #6514 among girls today
- 609 born since 1992
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Semira is currently the #6514 girls' name in America, more common than 63% of girls - 609 born since 1992, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6514
- among girls today
- 609
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other girls
Semira vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6514
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 63% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Semira was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
33 babies were named Semira in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Semira compares
609 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Semira's all-time total is 59% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Semira | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 609 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 48 | 19,840 |
Semira's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Semira splits its recorded history at 2009: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1994 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Semira at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#6,514
Active since
1992
Semira popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Semira by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Semira's strongest decade.
232 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Semira births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 55
1990s
55 births
- 2000s
2000s
232 births
- 2010s
2010s
205 births
- 2020s
2020s
117 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 232 births (38% of all-time use).
How Semira compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Semira's total volume
Semira vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Semira by state
Where Semira concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 22 | 3.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.0% |
California share of Semira's total US births 3.6%
Even split
22 of 609 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Semira? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 609 babies named Semira. Today it holds rank #6514 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 33 births.
When was Semira most popular? ▼
Semira was most popular in the 2000s decade with 232 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Semira most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Semira are California (22 births), New York (10 births), Georgia (6 births).
How long has the name Semira been used? ▼
Records for Semira go back to 1992, giving 34 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Semira? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Semaj, Semone, Sema, Semaja, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Semira's data
- Semira's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (232 total births) through the 2020s (117) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Semiras (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Semira
Nearby Names Like Semira
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Semira
Semaj Girl
#6247 2,038 births
Semone Girl
247 births
Sema Girl
219 births
Semaja Girl
163 births
Semiyah Girl
148 births
Compare Semira side by side: Semira vs Semaj Semira vs Semone Semira vs Sema
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1992–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Semira: #6514 Girls' Name - 609 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/semira. 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 Semira 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 June 2026.