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At a Glance: Name: Jeremiah – Meaning: Yahweh will exalt – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: jer-uh-MY-ah
Jeremiah is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh will exalt," pronounced jer-uh-MY-ah (IPA /ˌdʒɛrəˈmaɪə/). It has a timeless, classic quality, not tied to any single era. If you're weighing it for a son, it's a name with a clear, on-the-record meaning behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Jeremiah
Meaning: Yahweh will exalt.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Jeremiah
Phonetic: jer-uh-MY-ah IPA: /ˌdʒɛrəˈmaɪə/
Popularity of Jeremiah
Jeremiah peaked at #49 in 2011, when 7,629 baby boys were given the name. By 2024 it had settled to #93, with 3,702 boys named Jeremiah that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Jeremiah mean?
Yahweh will exalt. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jeremiah)
How do you pronounce Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is pronounced jer-uh-MY-ah (IPA: /ˌdʒɛrəˈmaɪə/).
Is Jeremiah a popular name right now?
Jeremiah peaked at #49 in 2011 and is ranked #93 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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