girl's name
Sema
seh-MAH (Turkish)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,091
Sema is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Sema is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 2001, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sema Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 215 |
| 2000s | 250 |
| 2010s | 120 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 55 |
How Popular Is Sema?
In 2025, Sema was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Sema Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sema
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sema Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sema over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sema
- Turkish seh-MAH
Sibling Names for Sema
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sema — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sema
How popular is the name Sema?
In 2025, Sema was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Sema a girl's or a boy's name?
Sema is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sema?
Sema has 2 syllables.
When was Sema most popular?
Sema peaked in 2001, when 35 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Sema a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sema currently ranks #6,077 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.