"God will uplift, God will exalt"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Jeremih
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A prophetic Hebrew name with a modern R&B cool spelling
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Meaning & Origin
"appointed by God"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
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The Story of Jeremih
Jeremih is a creative spelling of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew 'Yirmeyahu' (יִרְמְיָהוּ) meaning 'God will uplift' or 'God will exalt.' Jeremiah was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible, called the 'Weeping Prophet' for his laments over Jerusalem's destruction. This spelling, ending in '-mih' rather than '-my' or '-miah,' is found predominantly in African American communities and was notably used as the stage name of R&B singer Jeremih.
The spelling Jeremih gained particular visibility through Chicago R&B singer Jeremih (born Jeremy Phillip Felton), who released his debut single 'Birthday Sex' in 2009 and has been a respected figure in contemporary R&B since. His use of this spelling made it recognizable and gave it a cool, artistic association.
The prophet Jeremiah is revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. His writings express profound grief at injustice and suffering, making him an enduring symbol of moral courage and perseverance. The name carries this weight of prophetic tradition while the Jeremih spelling gives it a contemporary, distinctly American feel.
Historical Record
Jeremih first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 1,218 babies have been named Jeremih in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jeremih is past its peak , currently ranked #4,038 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The prophet Jeremiah wrote Lamentations, one of the Bible's most emotionally powerful books
- Jeremih (Jeremy Felton) from Chicago has collaborated with artists including J. Cole, Big Sean, and Don Toliver
- The word 'jeremiad' meaning a long complaint about society comes from Jeremiah's lamentations
Jeremih in Other Languages
Greek
Ιερεμίας
French
Jérémie
German
Jeremia
Hebrew
יִרְמְיָהוּ
Spanish
Jeremías
Popularity Over Time
#4,038
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
Peaked 2011
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Jeremih
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Jeremih
Musician
1987
American R&B singer and rapper from Chicago known for 'Birthday Sex' and 'Don't Tell 'Em'
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Jeremy Renner
Actor
1971
American actor known for playing Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
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Jeremiah (prophet)
Religious
Major Hebrew prophet of the 7th-6th century BCE, called the 'Weeping Prophet,' author of the Book of Jeremiah and Lament...
Major Hebrew prophet of the 7th-6th century BCE, called the 'Weeping Prophet,' author of the Book of Jeremiah and Lamentations
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #4,038
- Total SSA Count
- 27
- Cultural Origins
- American African American Hebrew Christian
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Jere
Remy
Jay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremih
What does the name Jeremih mean?
"God will uplift, God will exalt" (from Hebrew). "appointed by God" (from Hebrew). Jeremih is a creative spelling of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew 'Yirmeyahu' (יִרְמְיָהוּ) meaning 'God will uplift' or 'God will exalt.' Jeremiah was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible, called the 'Weeping Prophet' for his laments over Jerusalem's destruction. This spelling, ending in '-mih' rather than '-my' or '-miah,' is found predominantly in African American communities and was notably used as the stage name of R&B singer Jeremih.
What is the origin of the name Jeremih?
Jeremih has Hebrew, American, African American, and Christian origins. In Hebrew, it means "God will uplift, God will exalt". In Hebrew, it means "appointed by God".
Is Jeremih a boy or girl name?
Jeremih is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Jeremih?
Jeremih is currently ranked #4038 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jeremih?
Common nicknames for Jeremih include Jere, Remy, and Jay.
What are good middle names for Jeremih?
Popular middle name pairings include Jeremih James, Jeremih Lee, Jeremih Andre, Jeremih Xavier, Jeremih Marcus, Jeremih Isaiah, and Jeremih David.
What are good sibling names for Jeremih?
Names that pair well with Jeremih as siblings include Elijah, Isaiah, Malachi, Zara, Imani, Micah, and Amara.
How many syllables does Jeremih have?
Jeremih has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Jeremih a common or rare name?
Jeremih is an uncommon name, ranked #4038 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Jeremih
Jeremih is a boy name with American, African American, Hebrew, and Christian origins . The name means "God will uplift, God will exalt" in Hebrew .
Jeremih is currently ranked #4,038 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Jeremih has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Jeremih include Jere, Remy, and Jay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jeremih include Jeremiah, Jeremy, Jeremias . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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