Nehemiah
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
21,655 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2010 Peak Popularity Year
968 Peak Births

Nehemiah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Nehemiah is a Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh has comforted', originating from the biblical figure who is known for his leadership during the rebuilding of Jerusalem. The name has evolved through various languages, retaining its strong association with comfort and divine support. It has biblical relevance and is regarded positively in modern times, often associated with qualities of strength and resilience.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nehemiah"

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Pronunciation

/nɪˈhɛmaɪə/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

The name Nehemiah comes from the Hebrew name 'נחמיה', which means 'Yahweh has comforted'.

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Meaning

comforted by God

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Language Evolution

Hebrew: נחמיה (Neḥemyah), Greek: Νεεμίας (Neemias), Latin: Nehemias, English: Nehemiah

Biblical Background

Nehemiah is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for leading the return of the Jews from Babylonian exile and for rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

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Historical Usage

The name Nehemiah gained popularity in Jewish communities due to its biblical significance, especially during the late medieval period and the Renaissance when biblical names became fashionable.

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Variants & Derivatives

Nehemias, Nehmi, Nehemya

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Nehemiah is often perceived as a strong and historical name, associated with leadership and resilience due to its biblical roots.

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Famous People

Nehemiah of the Bible, Nehemiah Adams (American theologian and writer), Nehemiah Grew (English botanist)

📊 Nehemiah Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Nehemiah Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Moderately Popular name with 968 peak births in 2010

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 44 US states, with strongest presence in New Mexico

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 9 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nehemiah"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Nehemiah"

"Nehemiah" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2009th of 7545 253
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2159th of 6773 218
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2188th of 7552 261
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 2002nd of 10718 348
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1150th of 16616 1,303
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 473rd of 24088 8,700
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 390th of 23106 9,955
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 6199th of 35406 311
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 5254th of 30306 299

Regional Popularity of "Nehemiah" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 68.01%
1609th/2366
-
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 66.14%
1887th/2853
-
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
53.22%
1563rd/2937
48.21%
1679th/3483
- 46.79%
1892nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
35.82%
1320th/3685
34.91%
1562nd/4475
23.16%
1203rd/5194
18.36%
1160th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
11.22%
514th/4582
10.75%
555th/5164
5.80%
424th/7313
6.70%
500th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
10.94%
436th/3984
10.39%
466th/4487
5.03%
343rd/6822
6.23%
391st/6276

Regional Popularity of "Nehemiah" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 100.00%
5164th/5164
92.14%
6738th/7313
87.11%
6501st/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 73.79%
5034th/6822
84.00%
5272nd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Nehemiah"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Nehemiah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Nehemiah" in the United States

The name Nehemiah is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nehemiah has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nehemiah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2009th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2159th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2188th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2002nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1150th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 473rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 390th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6199th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5254th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nehemiah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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