What does the name Jeremiah mean?

The name Jeremiah means "God has uplifted".

What is the origin of the name Jeremiah?

Jeremiah is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 3,702 babies were named Jeremiah in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Jeremiah is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 3,702 ↘

All-Time Total: 220,777

Peak Year: 2010

Jeremiah is a Hebrew name derived from the elements "Yahweh," meaning "God," and "ram," meaning "exalted."

Boy names closely related to Jeremiah

Josiah Christian Christopher Joshua Elijah Liam Brandon Jonathan

Girl names closely related to Jeremiah

Maria Allison Joy Isabella Kaylani Alani Arabella Emma

Names with similar meaning to Jeremiah

Jeramiah Jeramy Jeremias Jeremy Jerimiah Jermiah

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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