Declining since 2009.
Popularity of Jeramyah since 1998
Babies named Jeramyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 113 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Jeramyah is a rare modern respelling of the classic name Jeremiah. First recorded in 1998, the name experienced a brief uptick in use, peaking in 2010. Since 2009, its popularity has been on a steady decline. While the name is occasionally chosen across the United States, it has not appeared in the top states' records. Parents drawn to Jeramyah often appreciate its contemporary spelling while retaining the biblical roots of its source name. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice, though its trajectory suggests it will remain uncommon.
Jeramyah is a modern respelling of the biblical name Jeremiah, which derives from the Hebrew Yirmiyahu, meaning 'Yahweh will exalt' or 'Yahweh has appointed.' This creative spelling variant emerged in the late 20th century, part of a broader trend of phonetic respellings of traditional names. It has been used sporadically in the United States since the late 1990s, with its peak popularity in 2010.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jer, Jere, Miah, Yah
Sibling names for Jeramyah
Names that share Jeramyah's style, for a brother or sister.
