Jeremia
Pronunciation: [ y-ehr-EEM-ee-uh ]
Jeremia is a boy baby name. Ranked #8,734 in the US, popular nicknames include Jer, Jey, and Jerie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jeremia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 706 babies have been named Jeremia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jeremia is past its peak , currently ranked #8,734 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,734
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Jeremia is also used as a girl name, ranked #46917.
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About the Name Jeremia
Jeremia is a boy name .
Is Jeremia a boy or girl name? Jeremia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,734 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #46,917. Jeremia is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jeremia is currently ranked #8,734 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jeremia include Jer, Jey, Jerie, and Jereie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jeremia include Jeremiah, Jeremy, Jeremias, Jeremih . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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