What does the name Nehemiah mean?

The name Nehemiah means "Comforted by God".

What is the origin of the name Nehemiah?

Nehemiah is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 739 babies were named Nehemiah in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

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

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Births Last Year: 739 →

All-Time Total: 21,038

Peak Year: 2010

Nehemiah is a Hebrew name derived from the elements "nēhēmyāh," meaning "Yahweh comforts" or "Yahweh has comforted."

Boy names closely related to Nehemiah

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Girl names closely related to Nehemiah

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Births per year in the United States

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