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Current rank (2025)#429
Babies named Nehemiah in 2025743
Total recorded22,423
Peak year2010 (932 babies)
Highest rank ever#336
Years in records1886–2025 (115 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↑ 5116 spots

Frequently asked about Nehemiah

What does the name Nehemiah mean?
Nehemiah means “God has comforted” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Nehemiah?
Nehemiah has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “God has comforted”.
How popular is Nehemiah?
Nehemiah ranked #429 in 2025 — given to 743 babies that year.
When was Nehemiah most popular?
Nehemiah peaked in 2010 with 932 babies registered that year.
Is Nehemiah a boy or girl name?
Nehemiah is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Nehemiahs in registered births are male.
Is the name Nehemiah rising or falling in popularity?
Nehemiah has risen 5116 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5545 in 2020 to #429 in 2025.
How long has Nehemiah been recorded?
Nehemiah appears in birth records across 115 years — from 1886 through 2025.

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