Girl · #11,085 in 2026

Semaya

Name: Popularity of the name Semaya in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Semaya, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,085

Peak Rank

#6,322 (2007)

Total Babies

116

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1999

First Year

2020

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#6322

Peak Rank

116

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Semaya

Semaya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 21 Semayas were born — ranking #6,322 that year. As of 2026, Semaya ranks #11,085 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 116 Semayas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Semaya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Semaya is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Samoa
Simia
Semi
Semite
Semis
Samia
Samea
Semih
Simcha
Simma
Simla
Somite

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Semaya

What does the name Semaya mean?

Semaya is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Semaya in 2026?

In 2026, Semaya ranks #11,085 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Semaya most popular?

Semaya reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #6,322 that year with 21 babies given the name.

Is Semaya a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Semaya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Semaya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Semaya include Starlyn, Kendy, Cynthya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Semaya

Semaya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 116 births in the dataset. Semaya's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #6,322. Use the chart and map above to compare Semaya's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.