What origin is the name Nehemiah?

Nehemiah comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Nehemiah a popular name?

Nehemiah is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Nehemiah?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Nehemiah — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Nehemiah

Q: Is Nehemiah a rare name?

Yes. Nehemiah does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nehemiah

Nehemiah

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Nehemiah is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Comforted by god; comfort of the lord; comforted by god".

The meaning of Nehemiah is "Comforted by god; comfort of the lord; comforted by god" — a boy name of hebrew origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.