boy's name
Semih
seh-MEE (Turkish)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,721
Semih is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Semih is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 2009, when 135 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 29,475 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1976.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Semih 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 | 5 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 165 |
| 2000s | 680 |
| 2010s | 620 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 145 |
How Popular Is Semih?
In 2025, Semih was given to 20 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Semih 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.
How Semih Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Sémih | Sémih is a rare spelling of Semih, written with an acute accent and recorded about 40 times, mostly in France. | 40 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Semih
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Semih Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Semih over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Semih
- Turkish seh-MEE
Sibling Names for Semih
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Semih — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Semih
How popular is the name Semih?
In 2025, Semih was given to 20 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Semih a girl's or a boy's name?
Semih is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Semih?
Semih has 2 syllables.
When was Semih most popular?
Semih peaked in 2009, when 135 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Semih a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Semih currently ranks #1,617 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.