Girl · #15,244 in 2026

Semma

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

Semma is a 2018 Indian Tamil language action comedy film directed by Vallikanth and written by Pandiraj. The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar and Arthana Binu, while Yogi Babu and Mansoor Ali Khan, among others, play supporting roles.

Current Rank

#15,244

Peak Rank

#13,441 (2020)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2018

First Year

2021

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#13441

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Semma

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

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The Story of Semma

Semma first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2018, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 6 Semmas were born — ranking #13,441 that year. As of 2026, Semma ranks #15,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Semmas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Semma

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Semma

What does the name Semma mean?

How popular is Semma in 2026?

In 2026, Semma ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Semma most popular?

Semma reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #13,441 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Semma a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Semma?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Semma include Illah, Elaheh, Raelina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Semma

Semma is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2018 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Semma's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #13,441. Use the chart and map above to compare Semma'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.