Nehemiah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nehemiah is a Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh has comforted', originating from the biblical figure who is known for his leadership during the rebuilding of Jerusalem. The name has evolved through various languages, retaining its strong association with comfort and divine support. It has biblical relevance and is regarded positively in modern times, often associated with qualities of strength and resilience.
The name Nehemiah is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nehemiah has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nehemiah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2009th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2159th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2188th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2002nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1150th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 473rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 390th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6199th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5254th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nehemiah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nehemiah"
Pronunciation
/nɪˈhɛmaɪə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Nehemiah comes from the Hebrew name 'נחמיה', which means 'Yahweh has comforted'.
Meaning
comforted by God
Language Evolution
Hebrew: נחמיה (Neḥemyah), Greek: Νεεμίας (Neemias), Latin: Nehemias, English: Nehemiah
Biblical Background
Nehemiah is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for leading the return of the Jews from Babylonian exile and for rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.
Historical Usage
The name Nehemiah gained popularity in Jewish communities due to its biblical significance, especially during the late medieval period and the Renaissance when biblical names became fashionable.
Variants & Derivatives
Nehemias, Nehmi, Nehemya
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Nehemiah is often perceived as a strong and historical name, associated with leadership and resilience due to its biblical roots.
Famous People
Nehemiah of the Bible, Nehemiah Adams (American theologian and writer), Nehemiah Grew (English botanist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nehemiah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nehemiah"
"Nehemiah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2009th of 7545 | 253 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2159th of 6773 | 218 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2188th of 7552 | 261 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2002nd of 10718 | 348 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1150th of 16616 | 1,303 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 473rd of 24088 | 8,700 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 390th of 23106 | 9,955 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6199th of 35406 | 311 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5254th of 30306 | 299 |
Regional Popularity of "Nehemiah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
68.01% 1609th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
66.14% 1887th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
53.22% 1563rd/2937 |
48.21% 1679th/3483 |
- |
46.79% 1892nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
35.82% 1320th/3685 |
34.91% 1562nd/4475 |
23.16% 1203rd/5194 |
18.36% 1160th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.22% 514th/4582 |
10.75% 555th/5164 |
5.80% 424th/7313 |
6.70% 500th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
10.94% 436th/3984 |
10.39% 466th/4487 |
5.03% 343rd/6822 |
6.23% 391st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Nehemiah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
92.14% 6738th/7313 |
87.11% 6501st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
73.79% 5034th/6822 |
84.00% 5272nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nehemiah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nehemiah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.