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Nehemyah

♂ Boy

Pronounced nee-huh-MY-uh /ˌniː.əˈmaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Nehemiah, from the Hebrew Nechemyah, 'the Lord comforts; comforted by God' — the biblical leader who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls. Strong and faith-rooted.Low

In 30 seconds: A form of Nehemiah: Nehemyah means 'the Lord comforts' (said 'nee-huh-MY-uh'). Strong and biblical.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Nehemiah, from the Hebrew Nechemyah, 'the Lord comforts; comforted by God' — the biblical leader who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls. Strong and faith-rooted.
U.S. rank (2024)#10559 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 100

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620062024

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

Nehemyah is a variant of Nehemiah, from the Hebrew for 'the Lord comforts; comforted by God.' It carries a strong biblical legacy in a modern spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'nee-huh-MY-uh').

It appears only rarely, next to the standard Nehemiah. Rare, biblical, and strong.

Did you know? Nehemyah respells Nehemiah — Hebrew for 'the Lord comforts,' the leader who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls — a strong, faith-rooted name (said 'nee-huh-MY-uh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Nehemyah — form of Nehemiah; 'the Lord comforts'

Variations

NehemiahNechemyahNehemia

Nicknames

NemoMiah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nehemyah mean?

Nehemyah is a form of Nehemiah, Hebrew for 'the Lord comforts; comforted by God.'

How do you pronounce Nehemyah?

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

Is Nehemyah a boy or girl name?

Nehemyah is a boy's name.

How popular is Nehemyah?

Nehemyah is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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