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Armias

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Pronounced ar-MEE-ahs /ɑrˈmi.ɑs/Medium

Meaning: Possibly an Ethiopian form of Jeremiah ('Yahweh exalts/establishes'), or a modern coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Strong and melodic: Armias possibly echoes Jeremiah — 'Yahweh exalts' — or is a modern coinage. Distinctive, soft, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew, Amharic

MeaningPossibly an Ethiopian form of Jeremiah ('Yahweh exalts/establishes'), or a modern coinage; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4552 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 245

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Armias likely relates to the Ethiopian Ermias, a form of Jeremiah — from Hebrew, 'Yahweh exalts/establishes' — and may also be a modern coinage (routes layered, which we flag). A distinctive, melodic name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, Yahweh-exalts-in-echo, and distinctive.

Did you know? Armias may be an Ethiopian form linked to Jeremiah ('Yahweh exalts/establishes') — or a modern coinage; a distinctive, melodic name (Ermias is Tigrinya/Amharic for Jeremiah).

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Armias / Ermias — routes layered

Variations

ErmiasJeremiasArmiyas

Nicknames

Armi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Armias mean?

Armias possibly echoes Jeremiah ('Yahweh exalts'), via the Ethiopian Ermias, or is a coinage; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Armias?

It's said ar-MEE-ahs /ɑrˈmi.ɑs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Armias a boy or girl name?

Armias is a boy's name.

How popular is Armias?

Armias is a rare name in the U.S.