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Jeremih

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAIR-ə-my /ˈdʒɛr.ə.maɪ/Medium

Meaning: Styled spelling of Jeremiah — Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'Yahweh will exalt' — the prophet's nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Jeremiah, smoothly restyled: Jeremih drops the -ah for a sleek finish — 'Yahweh will exalt'. Prophetic root, R&B-cool spelling (singer Jeremih).
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Origin MediumHebrew, American
MeaningStyled spelling of Jeremiah — Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'Yahweh will exalt' — the prophet's name
U.S. rank (2025)#5983 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,233

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520092025

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

Jeremih is a styled spelling of Jeremiah — Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'Yahweh will exalt' — the major biblical prophet. The -ih ending (popularized by the singer Jeremih) gives it a modern, musical look.

It registers thinly beside Jeremiah. Rare, Yahweh-will-exalt at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Singer Jeremih made this spelling famous — it styles Jeremiah, the weeping prophet whose name means 'Yahweh will exalt'.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Jeremiah — root etymology

Variations

JeremiahJeremyJerimiah

Nicknames

JereMiah

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jeremih (1987-)
    American R&B singer and songwriter known for hits including Birthday Sex and Don't Tell 'Em

If you like Jeremih…

Jeremiah— the standard name
Jeremy— a fellow Jer- form
Jerimiah— a companion variant
Josiah— another -iah biblical name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeremih mean?

Jeremih styles Jeremiah, Hebrew for 'Yahweh will exalt'.

How do you pronounce Jeremih?

It's said JAIR-ə-my /ˈdʒɛr.ə.maɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jeremih a boy or girl name?

Jeremih is a boy's name.

How popular is Jeremih?

Jeremih is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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