Jeremih
Jeremih is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God will exalt, appointed by God.
Origin and history
Jeremih is a modern variant of the biblical name Jeremiah, which comes from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu. It translates to 'God will exalt' or 'appointed by God'. In the United States, it gained public recognition largely through popular culture and contemporary music.
Popularity in the United States
1,233 babies in the United States have been named Jeremih since 1880. It ranks #3465 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1731.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.4 %)
- NY (17.6 %)
- TX (16.8 %)
- FL (13.9 %)
- GA (6.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 88 |
| 2010-2019 | 949 |
| 2020-2029 | 196 |
Famous people named Jeremih
- Jeremih Felton: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Jerry, Remy, Jer
Fun facts
- Jeremih is a phonetic modification of Jeremiah that retains the classic pronunciation while offering a distinct visual style.
- The name's popularity in the 21st century was notably bolstered by American singer and songwriter Jeremih Felton.