Boy nameCurrently #1,645 in the USSteady
Nehemias
4 syllablesPeak year: 20248 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
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Nehemias's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nehemias |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 66 |
| 2007 | 56 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2011 | 68 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2013 | 59 |
| 2014 | 74 |
| 2015 | 86 |
| 2016 | 89 |
| 2017 | 102 |
| 2018 | 100 |
| 2019 | 102 |
| 2020 | 84 |
| 2021 | 86 |
| 2022 | 76 |
| 2023 | 101 |
| 2024 | 103 |
Nehemias through the decades
- Nehemias peaked in 2024, when 103 babies were named Nehemias in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nehemias has risen 68% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nehemias currently ranks #1,645 in the US and is holding steady.