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Jermiah

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How to Pronounce Jermiah

Pronounced jər-MY-ah /dʒərˈmaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Streamlined spelling of Jeremiah — from Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'Yahweh will exalt; the Lord raises up'Medium

In 30 seconds: Yahweh will exalt: Jermiah spells Jeremiah — 'the Lord raises up'. Devout, strong, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningStreamlined spelling of Jeremiah — from Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'Yahweh will exalt; the Lord raises up'
U.S. rank (2024)#5307 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,219

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019162024

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

Jermiah is a streamlined spelling of Jeremiah — from Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'Yahweh will exalt; the Lord raises up' (the major prophet Jeremiah, the 'weeping prophet'). A devout, strong, popular name; the spelling personalizes it (said 'jər-MY-ah').

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

Did you know? Jeremiah means 'Yahweh will exalt; the Lord raises up' in Hebrew (the great 'weeping prophet') — Jermiah is a streamlined spelling, devout and strong (nickname Jay or Miah).
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Jeremiah — root etymology

Variations

JeremiahJeremaiahJamiah

Nicknames

JayMiah

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If you like Jermiah…

Jeremiah— the standard spelling
Jeremias— the Spanish/Greek form
Nehemiah— a fellow -iah prophet name
Isaiah— another -iah prophet name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jermiah mean?

Jermiah spells Jeremiah — Hebrew 'Yahweh will exalt; the Lord raises up'.

How do you pronounce Jermiah?

It's said jər-MY-ah /dʒərˈmaɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jermiah a boy or girl name?

Jermiah is a boy's name.

How popular is Jermiah?

Jermiah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Jeremiah is more common.

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