Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Jerimyah since 1997
Babies named Jerimyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 136 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Jerimyah is a modern respelling of the Hebrew name Jeremiah, reflecting a trend of creative name variations that emerged in the late 20th century. First recorded in the United States in 1997, it reached its peak popularity in 2009, though it has been falling in use since 2010. Despite its relative rarity, it carries the strong biblical associations of its source name while offering a distinctive spelling. The name remains uncommon nationally, with no states recording it frequently enough to appear in top-state lists.
Jerimyah is a modern respelling of the traditional name Jeremiah, which derives from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will raise.' This spelling variation likely emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought distinct forms of classic names. It has been used in the United States since 1997.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jer, Jeri, Miah
Sibling names for Jerimyah
Names that share Jerimyah's style, for a brother or sister.
