Jermiah
Jermiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Exalted by God; Yahweh will raise.
Origin and history
Jermiah is a modern variant spelling of Jeremiah, derived from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu meaning 'exalted by God' or 'Yahweh will raise'. While less common than the traditional spelling, it has seen steady usage in the United States over the decades. It offers a familiar Biblical sound with a slightly altered spelling.
Popularity in the United States
3,240 babies in the United States have been named Jermiah since 1880. It ranks #2258 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1782.
States where it is most popular
- TX (33 %)
- FL (9.5 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
- NC (7.7 %)
- GA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 26 |
| 1930-1940 | 26 |
| 1940-1950 | 19 |
| 1950-1960 | 16 |
| 1960-1970 | 20 |
| 1970-1980 | 227 |
| 1980-1990 | 413 |
| 1990-2000 | 419 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,121 |
| 2010-2019 | 791 |
| 2020-2029 | 145 |
Nicknames
Jerry, Jay, Jem
Fun facts
- Jermiah is a simplified phonetic variation of the classic Hebrew name Jeremiah.
- Over 3,000 boys in the United States have been given the spelling Jermiah since 1880.