Holding steady.
Popularity of Jermiya since 1997
Babies named Jermiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jermiya is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1997. Its peak year was 2007, and while the trajectory has been stable since then, it has never ranked in the top 1000. The name is believed to be a variant of Jeremia or a creative respelling influenced by Jermaine, though its exact origin is uncertain. It is given almost exclusively to girls, a departure from the masculine tradition of Jeremiah. The spelling Jermiya, with its 'iya' ending, aligns with a fashionable pattern among modern feminine names like Aaliyah and Kiana. Despite its low frequency, Jermiya has shown consistent but minimal usage across the 2000s and 2010s, with no concentration in any particular state due to its rarity.
Jermiya is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1997. It may be a variant of Jeremiah or Jeremia, though the spelling suggests influence from names like Jermaine or Jermaine. Its popularity peaked in 2007, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. The name remains rare and is primarily used as a feminine given name in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeri, Mia, Jem
Sibling names for Jermiya
Names that share Jermiya's style, for a brother or sister.
