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Nehemiah is a masculine name used in Biblical. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘Yahweh comforts’ in Hebrew, derived from נָחַם (naḥam) meaning ‘to comfort’ and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. According to the Book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament he was a leader of the Jews who was responsible for the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the return from the Babylonian captivity." It ranked #429 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘Yahweh comforts’ in Hebrew, derived from נָחַם (naḥam) meaning ‘to comfort’ and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. According to the Book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament he was a leader of the Jews who was responsible for the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the return from the Babylonian captivity. The entry lists its usage as Biblical.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Nehemiah ranked #429 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #429 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nehemiah mean?
Nehemiah means "Yahweh comforts", according to Behind the Name.
Is Nehemiah a popular name?
Nehemiah ranked #429 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Nehemiah a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Nehemiah appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Nehemiah — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
