Jermiah Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjer-MY-uh / dʒərˈmaɪəHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God will uplift; English: variant of Jeremiah
Historical & Cultural Background
Jermiah is a variant of the name Jeremiah, which has biblical origins. The name is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu, meaning 'Yahweh will uplift.' Jeremiah is a significant figure in the Bible, known as a prophet. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen different spellings and adaptations over time.
Trend Summary
Jermiah has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jeremiah
- Jeremias
- Jermiah
International Variants
- Jeremías (Spanish)
- Jérémie (French)
- Geremia (Italian)
Famous people named Jermiah
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Fictional characters named Jermiah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jermiah was first seen in the United States in 1916. Jermiah has ranked as high as #1188 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, North Carolina, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Jermiah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jermiah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 35 |
| 1977 | 49 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1979 | 50 |
| 1980 | 50 |
| 1981 | 49 |
| 1982 | 45 |
| 1983 | 37 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1986 | 41 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1989 | 50 |
| 1990 | 40 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1998 | 61 |
| 1999 | 61 |
| 2000 | 88 |
| 2001 | 92 |
| 2002 | 86 |
| 2003 | 94 |
| 2004 | 113 |
| 2005 | 128 |
| 2006 | 145 |
| 2007 | 102 |
| 2008 | 125 |
| 2009 | 148 |
| 2010 | 164 |
| 2011 | 123 |
| 2012 | 115 |
| 2013 | 92 |
| 2014 | 67 |
| 2015 | 68 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 18 |