Ermias

Ermias - A very unique male name

Ermias appeared on the charts for the first time in 2019 on position #546. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ermias and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ermias? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ermias. The baby boy name Ermias was given to 135 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1141 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 10,861 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ermias peaked in popularity 7 years ago in 2019 on position 546.

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Ermias is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ermias is currently topping the baby name charts in Nevada at position #465 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,390.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ermias is where you live.

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Ermias origin and meaning

Amharic (Ethiopian/Eritrean), from Hebrew

The Amharic form of Jeremiah — Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'Yahweh exalts' (often rendered 'appointed by God')

Ermias is the form of Jeremiah used in Ethiopia and Eritrea, where biblical names in Amharic and Tigrinya forms have deep roots. It appeared in US data for the first time in 2019 and peaked that same year, a spike widely tied to the death of rapper Nipsey Hussle, whose birth name was Ermias Asghedom. Use has fallen back since that peak.

Attested etymology

Ermias is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Ermias, pop culture references for the name Ermias and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ermias

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ermias, sorted by popularity.

Ernest / Earnest / Ernesto / Ernst /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Ermias

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ermias a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ermias?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

er-MEE-as · /ɛrˈmiːəs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Ermiyas — Alternative transliteration of the same Amharic name

Famous bearers

• Ermias Asghedom — Rapper known as Nipsey Hussle; Ermias was his birth name, and his death in 2019 brought the name wide attention (1985–2019) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Ermias to honour Ethiopian or Eritrean heritage, or in tribute to Nipsey Hussle, whose birth name it was.

Worth knowing

• The name's US peak was event-driven (2019); it has been falling since, so it reads as a tribute name rather than a rising trend