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Jeremaiah

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Pronounced jer-uh-MY-uh /dʒɛr.əˈmaɪ.ə/High

Meaning: A modern spelling of Jeremiah, Hebrew Yirmeyahu — usually read as 'the Lord exalts' or 'the Lord will raise up'. Jeremiah was the prophet of Judah's last years before the exile.Medium

In 30 seconds: A prophet's name, respelled: Jeremaiah is Jeremiah, 'the Lord exalts' (said 'jer-uh-MY-uh').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA modern spelling of Jeremiah, Hebrew Yirmeyahu — usually read as 'the Lord exalts' or 'the Lord will raise up'. Jeremiah was the prophet of Judah's last years before the exile.
U.S. rank (2024)#13099 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200520002024

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

Jeremaiah respells Jeremiah, from Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord exalts' or 'the Lord will raise up'. The prophet spoke through Judah's final years and gave his name to one of the Bible's longest books. Jeremiah has been a strong American favorite for decades; this extra-A spelling is a recent variant (said 'jer-uh-MY-uh').

In the U.S. this spelling appears only rarely for boys, while Jeremiah is a familiar favorite. Rare spelling, classic root.

Did you know? Jeremiah is the prophet who wept for Jerusalem — his name, Yirmeyahu, is read as 'the Lord exalts'. Jeremaiah is a modern spelling with an extra A, but the same deep root (said 'jer-uh-MY-uh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Jeremaiah — Spelling of Jeremiah; Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord exalts'

Variations

JeremiahJeremiasJerimiah

Nicknames

JerMiah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeremaiah mean?

Jeremaiah is a spelling of Jeremiah, from Hebrew Yirmeyahu, usually read as 'the Lord exalts'.

How do you pronounce Jeremaiah?

It's said jer-uh-MY-uh /dʒɛr.əˈmaɪ.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Jeremaiah a boy or girl name?

Jeremaiah is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jeremaiah?

This spelling is rare for boys in the U.S., while Jeremiah is a familiar favorite.

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