Jeremah Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JER-uh-mah //ˈdʒɛr.ə.mə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God will uplift; English: variant of Jeremiah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jeremah is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, which means "Yahweh will uplift" or "exalted by Yahweh." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where it is associated with the prophet Jeremiah, a significant figure who lived in the late 7th to early 6th century BCE. The name was later transliterated into Greek as Ieremias and subsequently into Latin as Jeremias, before making its way into Old French and eventually into Middle English as Jeremiah.
The variant Jeremah likely evolved as a diminutive or alternative form, reflecting linguistic shifts over time. Jeremiah, the biblical prophet, is known for his prophecies concerning the destruction of Jerusalem and the subsequent exile of the Jewish people.
His life and messages are documented in the Book of Jeremiah, which is part of the Old Testament. The name gained prominence in Christian contexts, particularly through the translation of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate) in the late 4th century CE and later into English during the Reformation, notably in the King James Version published in 1611.
These translations helped solidify the name's presence in religious and literary contexts. Culturally, the name Jeremah and its variants have been associated with themes of resilience and divine support, reflecting the prophet's role as a messenger of hope amidst adversity.
The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often symbolizing faith and perseverance. Its historical significance is further enhanced by the enduring legacy of the biblical Jeremiah, whose life and teachings continue to resonate in religious traditions today.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jeremah was first seen in the United States in 2013.
Jeremah has ranked as high as #1357 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jeremah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jeremah 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 Jeremah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jeremah
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Jeremah.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 |