Jeremiah
Pronunciation: [ j-ehr-uhm-EYE-uh ]
Does Jeremiah flow with your last name?
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Reviewed by the NamingEverything Editorial Team · Updated
Similar Names
Names Like Jeremiah
Same sound, same style — different options
Nicknames
Nicknames for Jeremiah
12 shorthand options for every setting
Meaning & Origin
Playground Safety
Similar to Jeremiah
See all →What the Jeremiah report tells you
$9Personalized to your state, siblings, and priorities. Free playground safety preview included.
Is Jeremiah the #1 name in your state, or barely on the radar?
Enter your other kids' names. We score how well they sound together.
Playground safety check is free. Full report is $9.
What do you want to do with this name?
Add it to your shortlist. Not losing this one.
Put Jeremiah head-to-head with your other picks.
Start comparing →See what Jeremiah actually gets called.
Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Jeremiah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 690 babies have been named Jeremiah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jeremiah is past its peak , currently ranked #28,045 for girl names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Names You Might Also Love
See all →"Great tide or great wave of the sea"
"joyful, festive"
"clever, prosperous"
"invented name with musical -qua suffix"
"gift of God, God has given"
Compare Jeremiah with:
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,045
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
-
Timeless choice, smooth 4-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, balanced 4-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 4-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 4-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 4-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 4-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 4-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 4-1 syllable flow
-
Classic pairing, smooth 4-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 4-1 syllable flow
Sibling Match
Premium
Check how Jeremiah fits with existing sibling names — style, sound, and origin.
Enter sibling names above to see compatibility.
Also a Boy Name
Jeremiah is also used as a boy name, ranked #93.
View Jeremiah as a boy name →Similar Names
See all names like Jeremiah →For Parents
Start a baby registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
The Baby Name Wizard
Names that age well — book
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Compare Jeremiah with...
Can't decide?
Start a tournament bracket with Jeremiah and other names you're considering.
Start a TournamentLike this name?
Check how Jeremiah sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.
Analyze This NameExplore More Generators
-
🧝
Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
-
🐾
Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
-
🎭
Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres
Names You Might Also Like
View all →Welsh origin
"Great tide or great wave of the sea"
#28,062 in US
Latin origin
"joyful, festive"
#27,938 in US
Japanese origin
"clever, prosperous"
#28,077 in US
Modern American origin
"invented name with musical -qua suffix"
#27,969 in US
Hebrew origin
"gift of God, God has given"
#27,904 in US
Modern American origin
"Variant of Tiana; possibly from Tatia..."
#27,970 in US
Korean origin
"bright, brilliant"
#28,211 in US
Save Your Name Card
Download a shareable image with Jeremiah's meaning, origin, and popularity. Ready for Instagram, Pinterest, or texting to your partner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah
Is Jeremiah a boy or girl name?
How do you pronounce Jeremiah?
How popular is the name Jeremiah?
What are common nicknames for Jeremiah?
Is Jeremiah a common or rare name?
About the Name Jeremiah
Jeremiah is a girl name .
Is Jeremiah a boy or girl name? Jeremiah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,045 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #93. Jeremiah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jeremiah is currently ranked #28,045 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jeremiah include Jer, Jere, Jerey, Jereie, Jerem, Jeremy, Jeremie, Iah, Iahy, Iahie, Jey, and Jeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Keep Exploring
Recommended for Parents
Start a registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
Baby Name Wizard
Names that actually age well
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis