Nehemie Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationneh-HEE-mee / nɛˈhiːmiHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: Comforted by God; English: Variant of Nehemiah
Historical & Cultural Background
Nehemie is derived from the Hebrew name Nehemiah, which appears in the Old Testament. Nehemiah was a Jewish leader who played a significant role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The name has been used in various cultures, often reflecting themes of comfort and divine support. In English-speaking countries, Nehemie is considered a modern variant.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nehemiah
- Nehemie
International Variants
- Nehemías (Spanish)
- Néhémie (French)
Famous people named Nehemie
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Fictional characters named Nehemie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nehemie was first seen in the United States in 1986. Nehemie has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Nehemie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nehemie (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2024 | 12 |