#4262024 rank
2010peak year
19,168babies named Nehemiah since 1880
▼ 14%5-year trend
Nehemiah popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Nehemiah mean?
From Hebrew Nechemyah: nacham, 'to comfort', plus Yah, 'God' — 'God comforts'. Borne by the biblical rebuilder of Jerusalem's walls, now a rare revival.
OriginHebrew
Syllables3
Genderboy
Stylemythic, modern
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