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Neamiah

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How to Pronounce Neamiah

Pronounced nee-uh-MY-uh /ˌni.əˈmaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Nehemiah, from the Hebrew for 'the Lord comforts; comforted by God' — the biblical leader who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical spelling: Neamiah is a form of Nehemiah, 'the Lord comforts' (said 'nee-uh-MY-uh'). Warm and faith-rooted.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA respelling of Nehemiah, from the Hebrew for 'the Lord comforts; comforted by God' — the biblical leader who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls. Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2019)#13534 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 93
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200920062019

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

Neamiah is a spelling of Nehemiah, 'the Lord comforts,' a biblical leader. It is noted here respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'nee-uh-MY-uh').

It appears only rarely, beside the more common Nehemiah. Rare, faith-rooted, and warm.

Did you know? Neamiah respells Nehemiah — Hebrew for 'the Lord comforts' — the biblical leader who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls, in a modern spelling (said 'nee-uh-MY-uh').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Neamiah — Nehemiah respelling; 'the Lord comforts'

Variations

NehemiahNehemyahNeemiah

Nicknames

NemoMiah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neamiah mean?

Neamiah is a respelling of Nehemiah, Hebrew for 'the Lord comforts.'

How do you pronounce Neamiah?

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

Is Neamiah a boy or girl name?

Neamiah is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Neamiah?

Neamiah is rare in the U.S.

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