"God will uplift"
Origin: Hebrew Yirmiyahu
Language: Hebrew
Jermiah
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A prophet's name meaning God will uplift
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"God has appointed"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
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The Story of Jermiah
Jermiah is a variant spelling of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew Yirmiyahu meaning God will uplift or God has appointed. Jeremiah was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible, known for the Book of Jeremiah. The simplified spelling Jermiah drops one letter but retains the name's powerful biblical sound.
Jeremiah has seen a strong revival in the US over the past two decades, reaching the top-50 by the 2010s. The shorter variant Jermiah appeals to parents who love the biblical strength of the name with a slightly simplified spelling.
Jeremiah is one of the most revered prophets in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. His lamentations over Jerusalem and his prophecies of renewal give the name deep spiritual gravitas. It has been particularly beloved in African American communities for its strong biblical roots.
Historical Record
Jermiah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 3,131 babies have been named Jermiah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jermiah is past its peak , currently ranked #5,421 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The Book of Jeremiah is one of the longest books in the Bible
- The word jeremiad, meaning a long mournful complaint, derives from the prophet Jeremiah's lamentations
- Jeremiah entered the US top-100 baby names list in 2000 and has stayed there since
Jermiah in Other Languages
Greek
Hieremias
Arabic
Irmiya
French
Jeremie
Hebrew
Yirmiyahu
Spanish
Jeremias
Popularity Over Time
#5,421
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Peaked 2010
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Jeremiah (the Prophet)
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Hebrew prophet of the 7th-6th century BCE, author of the Book of Jeremiah and Lamentations
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #5,421
- Total SSA Count
- 18
- Cultural Origins
- Christian American African American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Common Nicknames
Jer
Jere
Miah
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jermiah
What does the name Jermiah mean?
"God will uplift" (from Hebrew Yirmiyahu). "God has appointed" (from Hebrew). Jermiah is a variant spelling of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew Yirmiyahu meaning God will uplift or God has appointed. Jeremiah was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible, known for the Book of Jeremiah. The simplified spelling Jermiah drops one letter but retains the name's powerful biblical sound.
What is the origin of the name Jermiah?
Jermiah has Hebrew Yirmiyahu, Hebrew, Christian, American, African American, and English origins. In Hebrew Yirmiyahu, it means "God will uplift". In Hebrew, it means "God has appointed".
Is Jermiah a boy or girl name?
Jermiah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5421. As a girl name, it is ranked #45852. Jermiah is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Jermiah?
Jermiah is currently ranked #5421 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jermiah?
Common nicknames for Jermiah include Jer, Jere, and Miah.
What are good middle names for Jermiah?
Popular middle name pairings include Jermiah James, Jermiah Isaiah, Jermiah Lee, Jermiah David, Jermiah Thomas, and Jermiah Ray.
What are good sibling names for Jermiah?
Names that pair well with Jermiah as siblings include Malachi, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Naomi, Lydia, and Abigail.
How many syllables does Jermiah have?
Jermiah has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Jermiah a common or rare name?
Jermiah is an uncommon name, ranked #5421 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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Are there other spellings for Jermiah?
Related spellings include Jermaine.
About the Name Jermiah
Jermiah is a boy name with Christian, American, African American, and English origins . The name means "God will uplift" in Hebrew Yirmiyahu .
Is Jermiah a boy or girl name? Jermiah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,421 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #45,852. Jermiah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jermiah is currently ranked #5,421 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Jermiah has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Jermiah include Jer, Jere, and Miah. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jermiah include Jermaine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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