Nehemiyah
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Nehemiyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 21 babies have been named Nehemiyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nehemiyah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #43,646 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,646
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nehemiyah
Nehemiyah is a boy name .
Nehemiyah is currently ranked #43,646 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nehemiyah include Neh, Nehe, Nehey, Neheie, Nehem, Nehemy, Nehemie, Yah, Yahy, Yahie, Iyah, and Ney. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nehemiyah include Nehemiah, Nehemias . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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