Boy nameCurrently #426 in the USSteady
Nehemiah
nee-huh-MY-uh//ˌniːhəˈmaɪə//
4 syllablesPeak year: 20108 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
The Lord comforts
Nehemiah comes from the Hebrew meaning 'the Lord comforts', and belongs to the biblical leader who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem after the exile. Its rhythmic, dignified sound has made it a growing modern choice.
Nehemiah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nehemiah |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 22 |
| 1920 | 26 |
| 1921 | 18 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1923 | 22 |
| 1924 | 22 |
| 1925 | 20 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 23 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1956 | 22 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 62 |
| 1980 | 59 |
| 1981 | 71 |
| 1982 | 81 |
| 1983 | 74 |
| 1984 | 74 |
| 1985 | 75 |
| 1986 | 73 |
| 1987 | 76 |
| 1988 | 57 |
| 1989 | 65 |
| 1990 | 71 |
| 1991 | 88 |
| 1992 | 94 |
| 1993 | 79 |
| 1994 | 90 |
| 1995 | 113 |
| 1996 | 122 |
| 1997 | 132 |
| 1998 | 187 |
| 1999 | 181 |
| 2000 | 267 |
| 2001 | 284 |
| 2002 | 303 |
| 2003 | 382 |
| 2004 | 406 |
| 2005 | 567 |
| 2006 | 851 |
| 2007 | 891 |
| 2008 | 894 |
| 2009 | 873 |
| 2010 | 968 |
| 2011 | 892 |
| 2012 | 933 |
| 2013 | 960 |
| 2014 | 921 |
| 2015 | 930 |
| 2016 | 954 |
| 2017 | 921 |
| 2018 | 827 |
| 2019 | 882 |
| 2020 | 842 |
| 2021 | 791 |
| 2022 | 731 |
| 2023 | 741 |
| 2024 | 754 |
Nehemiah through the decades
- Nehemiah peaked in 2010, when 968 babies were named Nehemiah in the US.
- Nehemiah currently ranks #426 in the US and is holding steady.
Nicknames
Nemo
Variants & spellings
Nehemías