Ermias
Ermias is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Exalted by God or God will uplift.
Origin and history
Ermias is an Amharic given name of Ge'ez origin, equivalent to the biblical name Jeremiah. It has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States in recent years. Its usage was particularly elevated in honor of late rapper Nipsey Hussle, whose birth name was Ermias Asghedom.
Popularity in the United States
2,245 babies in the United States have been named Ermias since 1880. It ranks #2729 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #817.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.4 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- GA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 33 |
| 2010-2019 | 576 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,631 |
Famous people named Ermias
- Ermias Asghedom: Rapper, Entrepreneur
Fun facts
- Ermias is the Amharic and Ge'ez adaptation of the Hebrew name Jeremiah.
- The name gained widespread attention in the U.S. through hip-hop artist Nipsey Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom.