Sem
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Name; Elevated
Background: The name Sem originates from the Hebrew name 'Shem,' which means 'name' or 'renown.' It is also related to the Arabic term 'sama,' meaning 'elevated' or 'sublime.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#4,431
Total births
214
Most popular decade
2000s
(234 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-173 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1982
Gender usage
100% male
0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1982
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #5,620
- Peak year
- 2006
- Peak year births
- 12
- Peak rank
- #6,460
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,889
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