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Nechemya
Pronounced neh-khem-YAH /ˌnɛx.ɛmˈjɑː/Medium
Meaning: The Hebrew form of Nehemiah (Nechemya), 'comforted by the Lord; the Lord comforts.' A biblical name, borne by the prophet who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls. Noted respectfully.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
As a boy's name Nechemya is Hebrew for Nehemiah, 'comforted by the Lord.' Borne by the biblical rebuilder of Jerusalem, it reads faith-rooted and dignified — rare in the U.S., familiar in Jewish families (said 'neh-khem-YAH').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, faith-rooted, and dignified.
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What does the name Nechemya mean?
Nechemya is the Hebrew form of Nehemiah, 'comforted by the Lord; the Lord comforts.'
How do you pronounce Nechemya?
It's said neh-khem-YAH /ˌnɛx.ɛmˈjɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Nechemya a boy or girl name?
Nechemya is a boy's name.
How popular is Nechemya?
Nechemya is a rare name in the U.S., familiar in Jewish families.