Nehemiah
Nehemiah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌniː(h)əˈmaɪə/
Meaning and origin of Nehemiah
Root meaning: “consolation of Yahweh”
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Etymology
From Hebrew נְחֶמְיָה (“consolation of Yahweh”).
How popular is Nehemiah?
Since 1880, 635 girls and 21,804 boys in the U.S. have been named Nehemiah (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4160 in 2010. Its highest rank for boys was #336 in 2010. In 2025 it ranked #429 for boys, with 768 babies given the name.
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Nehemiah FAQ
What does the name Nehemiah mean?
Nehemiah traces back to a root meaning "consolation of Yahweh". A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. From Hebrew נְחֶמְיָה (“consolation of Yahweh”).
What is the origin of the name Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Nehemiah?
Since 1880, 635 girls and 21,804 boys in the U.S. have been named Nehemiah (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4160 in 2010. Its highest rank for boys was #336 in 2010. In 2025 it ranked #429 for boys, with 768 babies given the name.
Is Nehemiah a boy or girl name?
Nehemiah is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 635 girls and 21,804 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.