Nehemiah

Nehemiah - A very unique male name

Nehemiah appeared on the charts for the first time in 1919 on position #1328. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Nehemiah and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Nehemiah? 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 Nehemiah. The baby boy name Nehemiah was given to 706 baby boys in 2025, ranking #432 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,077 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nehemiah peaked in popularity 16 years ago in 2010 on position 334.

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Nehemiah is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nehemiah is currently topping the baby name charts in Delaware at position #236 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #913.

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 Nehemiah is where you live.

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Nehemiah origin and meaning

Hebrew

From Hebrew Nechemyah, 'Yahweh has comforted / comforted by God'

Nehemiah is the Old Testament leader who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls. The name stayed rare until the late 20th century, peaked in 2013 amid the rise of long biblical names, and has eased slightly since.

Attested etymology

Nehemiah is a 8 letter name with 4 syllables.

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

Similar to Nehemiah

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

Noah / Noe / Neo / Noam / Naim / Noa / Niam / Nahum / Naeem / Nino /

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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 Nehemiah

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 Nehemiah 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 Nehemiah?

4 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

nee-uh-MY-uh · /ˌniəˈmaɪə/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Nehemias — Greek/Latin form

Famous bearers

• Nehemiah — Biblical governor who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem (Biblical) Historical

Style

BiblicalClassic

Why parents choose it

It offers biblical depth and leadership associations with a rhythmic, distinctive sound.

Worth knowing

• Spelling and pronunciation are hurdles — expect Neh-uh-MEE-uh guesses and frequent misspellings.