Nehemiah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced nee-uh-MY-uh · 4 syllables
Nehemiah means “consolation of Yahweh”, from Hebrew.
From Hebrew (“consolation of Yahweh”).
- Meaning
- consolation of Yahweh
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- nee-uh-MY-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #429
- US babies a year
- about 759 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Nehemiah?
Nehemiah was the #429 name in the US in 2025, given to 768 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Nehemiah?
Half of US adults named Nehemiah are older than 22; most are between 18 and 52. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Nehemiah
What does the name Nehemiah mean?
Nehemiah means “consolation of Yahweh”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is pronounced nee-uh-MY-uh.
How popular is the name Nehemiah?
Nehemiah was the #429 name in the US in 2025, given to 768 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Nehemiah?
Half of US adults named Nehemiah are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 52.