Nehemias - A very unique male name
Nehemias at a glance
Nehemias is ranked #1422 among boy baby names in 2025, with 78 births in 2025. It peaked in 2017 at #1421 and first appeared on the charts in 1976.
- Rank in 2025
- #1422
- Births in 2025
- 78
- Peak year
- 2017 (#1421)
- First appeared
- 1976
- Trend
- #1910 in 2020 → #1422 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 18,799 boys
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 18,799 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nehemias peaked in popularity 9 years ago in 2017 on position 1421.
Famous with this name
Nehemias Perez
Nehemias Demutcha
Nehemias Gustavo
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Nehemias is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nehemias is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #984 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,414.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 Nehemias is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Nehemias origin and meaning
Greek and Latin form of Nehemiah
The form of Nehemiah used in Greek and Latin scriptures and in several European languages — from Hebrew Nechemyah, 'God comforts'
Nehemias is how the biblical governor who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls appears in the Septuagint, the Vulgate and translations such as the Douay-Rheims Bible, and it is the living form of the name in German and Scandinavian use. In the US it is now at its peak.
Attested etymology
Nehemias is a 8 letter name with 4 syllables.
To see famous people named Nehemias, pop culture references for the name Nehemias and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Nehemias
We've found the following names that sound similar to Nehemias, sorted by popularity.
Nick / Nash / Nico / Niko / Nicky / Nikko / Najee / Nakia / Nunzio / Nancy /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.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1422 |
| 2024 | 1564 |
| 2023 | 1712 |
| 2022 | 1962 |
| 2021 | 1671 |
| 2020 | 1910 |
| 2019 | 1460 |
| 2018 | 1719 |
| 2017 | 1421 |
| 2016 | 1596 |
| 2015 | 1645 |
| 2014 | 2038 |
| 2013 | 2093 |
| 2012 | 2168 |
| 2011 | 2074 |
| 2010 | 2790 |
| 2009 | 2644 |
| 2008 | 2617 |
| 2007 | 2291 |
| 2006 | 1628 |
| 2005 | 2290 |
| 2004 | 4077 |
| 2002 | 3764 |
| 2001 | 3023 |
| 2000 | 3726 |
| 1999 | 3610 |
| 1994 | 3498 |
| 1992 | 3426 |
| 1984 | 2495 |
| 1976 | 2155 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 984 |
| Florida | 1043 |
| New Jersey | 1137 |
| Virginia | 1208 |
| New York | 1264 |
| Georgia | 1319 |
| Texas | 1391 |
| California | 1407 |
| North Carolina | 1414 |
Even more about Nehemias
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 Nehemias 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 Nehemias?
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.Pronunciation
nee-heh-MY-us · /ˌniːhəˈmaɪəs/
English readings vary; nee-uh-MY-us is also heard.
Around the world
- Nehemia (German) — The German biblical form, without the final S
- Nehemja (Swedish) — The Swedish biblical form
Spellings and nicknames
- Nehemiah — The standard English biblical form
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
BiblicalInternational
Why parents choose it
The Nehemiah story — rebuilding against the odds — in the form many of the world's Bibles actually print.
Worth knowing
- English-speaking churches know the man as Nehemiah; this spelling will look like a typo to many.
- The biblical bearer is filed under Nehemiah, a different spelling, so he is not listed here.
