Nehemiah

Pronunciation: [ n-ee-uhm-EYE-uh ]

Girl Name #7,465 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nehemiah is a girl name, recorded for 15 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-ee-uhm-EYE-uh.

Parents who love the name Nehemiah often also consider Nellie, Nettie, Nell .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #7,465
Total SSA Count: 15

Nicknames

Neh Ney Nehie Neheie

Also a Boy Name

Nehemiah is also used as a boy name, ranked #427.

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Similar Names

Nellie Nettie Nell Nelle Neva Nevada Nella Nena

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nehemiah

Is Nehemiah a boy or girl name?

Nehemiah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #7465. As a boy name, it is ranked #427. Nehemiah is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nehemiah?

Nehemiah is pronounced n-ee-uhm-EYE-uh.

How popular is the name Nehemiah?

Nehemiah is currently ranked #7465 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nehemiah?

Common nicknames for Nehemiah include Neh, Ney, Nehie, and Neheie.

Is Nehemiah a common or rare name?

Nehemiah is an uncommon name, ranked #7465 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nehemiah

Nehemiah is a girl name .

Is Nehemiah a boy or girl name? Nehemiah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,465 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #427. Nehemiah is more commonly used as a boy name.

Nehemiah is currently ranked #7,465 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Nehemiah include Neh, Ney, Nehie, and Neheie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.