Nehemiah
ne-hemiah,
nehe-miah
US Popularity:869
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God comforts
Nehemiah is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God comforts." Composed of the Hebrew word nacham, meaning "to comfort," the name finds its true substance in the Jewish leader, Nehemiah. This revered biblical figure is long celebrated for rebuilding Jerusalem's walls after the Jews return from Babylonian exile. Embodying the very essence of his name, Nehemiah would go on to restore the Jewish community and the Law of Moses within it. Celebrated for his soothing of turmoil within a disconnected community, Nehemiah will surely encourage future namesakes to find solace in the nurturing of their nearest and dearest.
Nehemiah Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Nehemiah is currently #1027 on The Bump
Boy:Nehemiah is currently #271 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Nehemiah is currently #869 in U.S. births
Boy:Nehemiah is currently #293 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#869
in 2022
- 57
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 484
Abarim Publications, Nehemiah meaning
Behind the Name, Nehemiah, November 2019
Merriam-Webster, Nehemiah
Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'Nehemiah'
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