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At a Glance: Name: Nehemiah – Meaning: Yahweh has comforted – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: nee-huh-MY-ah
Nehemiah is a Hebrew name for boys meaning "Yahweh has comforted," pronounced nee-huh-MY-ah (IPA /niːhəˈmaɪə/). It has a timeless, classic feel, and U.S. Social Security records show it in use going back to 1886.
Meaning & Origin of Nehemiah
Meaning: Yahweh has comforted.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Nehemiah
Phonetic: nee-huh-MY-ah IPA: /niːhəˈmaɪə/
Popularity of Nehemiah
Nehemiah hit its highest point in 2010, ranking #336 with 932 baby boys given the name that year; by 2024 it had settled to #426 with 739 babies, a bit below its peak but still holding steady.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1886–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Nehemiah mean?
Yahweh has comforted. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nehemiah)
How do you pronounce Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is pronounced nee-huh-MY-ah (IPA: /niːhəˈmaɪə/).
Is Nehemiah a popular name right now?
Nehemiah peaked at #336 in 2010 and is ranked #426 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1886–2024.)
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