Jeramyah Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: juh-RAM-yah /dʒəˈræm.jə/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God will uplift; English: variant of Jeremiah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jeramyah is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, which translates to "Yahweh will uplift" or "Yahweh has appointed." The name is composed of two elements: "Yirmey" meaning "to uplift" and "Yahu," a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of the God of Israel. This name found its way into English through various linguistic adaptations, including the Greek form Ieremias and the Latin Hieremias, before being incorporated into Old French and eventually Middle English as Jeremiah.
The transition into modern English solidified the name's presence in the language, particularly through biblical texts and translations. Historically, the name Jeramyah is closely associated with the biblical prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the late 7th and early 6th centuries BCE.
Jeremiah is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for his prophecies regarding the destruction of Jerusalem and the subsequent Babylonian exile. His life and works are chronicled in the Book of Jeremiah, which is a key text in both Jewish and Christian traditions.
The name's prominence was further enhanced by its inclusion in the King James Bible, published in 1611, which helped solidify its recognition in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, Jeramyah, like its variants, carries connotations of strength, divine support, and prophetic insight.
The name has been embraced in various religious contexts, symbolizing hope and resilience in the face of adversity. Its historical roots and associations with significant religious narratives have contributed to its enduring legacy.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as Jeremy have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability while maintaining its original significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jeramyah was first seen in the United States in 1998.
Jeramyah has ranked as high as #9378 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Jeramyah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jeramyah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jeramyah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jeramyah.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 |
| 2019 | 11 | 11 |
| 2018 | 8 | 8 |
| 2017 | 8 | 8 |
| 2016 | 9 | 9 |
| 2015 | 9 | 9 |
| 2014 | 10 | 10 |
| 2013 | 9 | 9 |
| 2012 | 11 | 11 |
| 2011 | 14 | 14 |
| 2010 | 24 | 24 |
| 2009 | 17 | 17 |
| 2008 | 21 | 21 |
| 2007 | 12 | 12 |
| 2006 | 11 | 11 |
| 2005 | 17 | 17 |
| 2004 | 9 | 9 |
| 2003 | 10 | 10 |
| 2002 | 7 | 7 |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Jeramyah (2010)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |