Nehemiah
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning god comforts.
Babies a year
908
the US, 2017
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
#429
down from #426
UK popularity
#1066
28 babies
How Nehemiah has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #362 |
| 2016 | #358 |
| 2017 | #371 |
| 2018 | #396 |
| 2019 | #370 |
| 2020 | #377 |
| 2021 | #408 |
| 2022 | #448 |
| 2023 | #434 |
| 2024 | #426 |
| 2025 | #429 |
In 2025, 28 babies in England and Wales were named Nehemiah. In the US, 908 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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