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Nemiah

♂ Boy

Pronounced nuh-MY-ah /nəˈmaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A contracted spelling of Nehemiah — from the Hebrew Nechemyah, 'the Lord comforts; comforted by Yah'; a leader in the Old Testament; we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: The Lord comforts; comforted by God: Nemiah spells Nehemiah. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'nuh-MY-ah'). We note the biblical link.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA contracted spelling of Nehemiah — from the Hebrew Nechemyah, 'the Lord comforts; comforted by Yah'; a leader in the Old Testament; we note the biblical link
U.S. rank (2024)#9581 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 230

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019142024

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

Nemiah is a contracted spelling of Nehemiah — from the Hebrew Nechemyah, 'the Lord comforts; comforted by Yah'; a leader in the Old Testament (we note the biblical link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'nuh-MY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Nehemiah. Rare, the-Lord-comforts at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Nehemiah is Hebrew for 'the Lord comforts' — Nemiah is a contracted spelling, lyrical and classic (we note the biblical link; said 'nuh-MY-ah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Nehemiah — Hebrew; biblical

Variations

NehemiahNemiyahNehmiah

Nicknames

Nemo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nemiah mean?

Nemiah spells Nehemiah — Hebrew 'the Lord comforts; comforted by Yah'. We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Nemiah?

It's said nuh-MY-ah /nəˈmaɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nemiah a boy or girl name?

Nemiah is a boy's name.

How popular is Nemiah?

Nemiah is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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