Nehemia
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Nehemia first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 69 babies have been named Nehemia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nehemia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,199 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,199
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Nehemia
Nehemia is a boy name .
Nehemia is currently ranked #23,199 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nehemia include Neh, Nehe, Nehey, Neheie, Mia, Miay, Miaie, Ney, Neie, and Nehkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nehemia include Nehemiah, Nehemias . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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