Rising since 2003, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Jeremiyah since 2003
Babies named Jeremiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 156 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Jeremiyah entered the U.S. naming scene in 2003, a modern elaboration of the classic Jeremiah. Its popularity peaked in 2011, and it has been on a rising trajectory since its debut. As of 2025, it ranks 5608 with approximately 1 in 106,755 births. While not yet widespread, its -yah ending aligns with contemporary trends, and it offers a distinctive twist on a biblical staple. The name has not yet been recorded in any top states, suggesting it remains relatively rare.
Jeremiyah is a modern respelling of the Hebrew name Jeremiah, derived from Yirmiyahu meaning 'God will raise up' or 'God will uplift.' It gained traction in the United States as a creative variant, following a trend of -yah suffixes in recent decades. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2003.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeremy, Jere, Miah
Sibling names for Jeremiyah
Names that share Jeremiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
