Jeremyah
Jeremyah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh has uplifted; God will exalt.
Origin and history
Jeremyah is a modern phonetic variant of the biblical name Jeremiah. Derived from Hebrew, it means 'God will exalt' or 'appointed by God'. While uncommon, it is occasionally chosen in the United States as a distinct spelling of the classic name.
Popularity in the United States
981 babies in the United States have been named Jeremyah since 1880. It ranks #3701 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1816.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.8 %)
- TX (29.8 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- VA (3.1 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 21 |
| 2000-2010 | 397 |
| 2010-2019 | 442 |
| 2020-2029 | 111 |
Nicknames
Jer, Jeremy, Remy, Jay
Fun facts
- Jeremyah incorporates the suffix '-ah' to directly reflect its standard vocalic ending.
- The original Hebrew name Yirmeyahu dates back over two millennia.