Girl · #14,553 in 2026

Semhar

Semhar is the name of a former province of Eritrea, which has now become almost incorporated into the Northern Red Sea Region when the number and names of provinces were unilaterally changed in 1996. The province was thinly settled with Massawa as the provincial capital. The population is mainly Tigre, Afar, Saho and Tigrinya. The Tigre and Tigrinya language are mainly spoken.

Current Rank
#14,553
Peak Rank
#8,505 (2003)
Total Babies
40
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1988
First Year
2014
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#8505
Peak Rank
40
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Semhar

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Semhar is the name of a former province of Eritrea, which has now become almost incorporated into the Northern Red Sea Region when the number and names of provinces were unilaterally changed in 1996. The province was thinly settled with Massawa as the provincial capital. The population is mainly Tigre, Afar, Saho and Tigrinya. The Tigre and Tigrinya language are mainly spoken.

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The Story of Semhar

Semhar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1988, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 12 Semhars were born — ranking #8,505 that year. As of 2026, Semhar ranks #14,553 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 40 Semhars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Semhar

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Semhar

What does the name Semhar mean?
Semhar is the name of a former province of Eritrea, which has now become almost incorporated into the Northern Red Sea Region when the number and names of provinces were unilaterally changed in 1996. The province was thinly settled with Massawa as the provincial capital. The population is mainly Tigre, Afar, Saho and Tigrinya. The Tigre and Tigrinya language are mainly spoken.
How popular is Semhar in 2026?
In 2026, Semhar ranks #14,553 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Semhar most popular?
Semhar reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #8,505 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Semhar a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Semhar is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Semhar?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Semhar include Dacie, Tifanny, Laysa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Laysa
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Shandiin
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Dayane
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About the name Semhar

Semhar is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 40 births in the dataset. Semhar's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #8,505. Use the chart and map above to compare Semhar'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.