Jeremia
Jeremia is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Exalted by God or Yahweh has uplifted.
Origin and history
Jeremia is a variant spelling of Jeremiah, a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning Yahweh has uplifted or exalted by God. While Jeremiah is a widely popular traditional name, the Jeremia spelling is rare in the United States. It offers a classic prophetic heritage with a slightly distinct orthography.
Popularity in the United States
713 babies in the United States have been named Jeremia since 1880. It ranks #3963 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
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 | 115 |
| 1980-1990 | 144 |
| 1990-2000 | 122 |
| 2000-2010 | 156 |
| 2010-2019 | 122 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Nicknames
Jerry, Jeremy, Jem
Fun facts
- Jeremia is a streamlined or continental European spelling variant of the classic biblical name Jeremiah.
- The root name originates from the Old Testament prophet who authored the Book of Jeremiah.