Nehemiah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Nehemiah is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is spelled N-E-H-E-M-I-A-H. The name has 8 letters.
Nehemiah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Nehemiah means “comforted by God” or “the Lord comforts.”
- Origin
- The name Nehemiah is of Hebrew origin and is commonly associated with biblical texts.
- Pronunciation
- Neh-he-MY-uh · 4 syllables
Nehemiah Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,099
Recorded Births25
Rank#429
Recorded Births743
- Girls usage rose 2,152 places to #5,099 and recorded 10 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 3 places to #429 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Nehemiah Mean?
Nehemiah means “comforted by God” or “the Lord comforts.”
Origin: The name Nehemiah is of Hebrew origin and is commonly associated with biblical texts.
How Do You Pronounce Nehemiah?
PronunciationNeh-he-MY-uh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Nehemiah?
- History
- Nehemiah appears in the Hebrew Bible as a leader who played a significant role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls after the Babylonian exile.
Nehemiah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 25 | #5,099 |
| 2025 | Boys | 743 | #429 |
| 2024 | Girls | 15 | #7,251 |
| 2024 | Boys | 742 | #426 |
| 2023 | Girls | 20 | #5,960 |
| 2023 | Boys | 725 | #430 |
| 2022 | Girls | 35 | #4,108 |
| 2022 | Boys | 697 | #446 |
| 2021 | Girls | 29 | #4,607 |
| 2021 | Boys | 765 | #406 |
| 2020 | Girls | 22 | #5,487 |
| 2020 | Boys | 820 | #377 |
| 2019 | Girls | 19 | #6,176 |
| 2019 | Boys | 863 | #369 |
| 2018 | Girls | 24 | #5,315 |
| 2018 | Boys | 803 | #395 |
| 2017 | Girls | 28 | #4,811 |
| 2017 | Boys | 895 | #370 |
| 2016 | Girls | 24 | #5,445 |
| 2016 | Boys | 930 | #358 |
| 2015 | Girls | 21 | #6,036 |
| 2015 | Boys | 909 | #362 |
| 2014 | Girls | 33 | #4,350 |
| 2014 | Boys | 889 | #360 |
When Was Nehemiah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2010 · Boys
933 recorded births
National rank #336
2013 · Boys
931 recorded births
National rank #343
2016 · Boys
930 recorded births
National rank #358
2015 · Boys
909 recorded births
National rank #362
Where Nehemiah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #203 | 5 |
| VA | #269 | 32 |
| GA | #279 | 44 |
| WV | #299 | 6 |
| WA | #309 | 24 |
| NV | #323 | 9 |
| TX | #326 | 114 |
| MD | #330 | 16 |