Holding steady.
Popularity of Jermiyah since 2001
Babies named Jermiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 76 | 10 |
| 2010s | 92 | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jermiyah is a modern invention that emerged in U.S. birth records in 2001, part of a wave of creative -iyah names. It reached its highest usage in 2011, though it has never been common enough to rank in the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable, indicating a small but persistent level of use. Its similarity to Jeremiah gives it a familiar sound, while the -iyah ending aligns with names like Aaliyah and Jaliyah. Because it is a modern coinage, its meaning is not derived from any language, but rather from the combination of its sound and fashionable elements. Jermiyah remains a rare choice, reflecting contemporary naming creativity in the United States.
Jermiyah is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending elements from names like Jeremiah or Jermaine with the fashionable -iyah suffix. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001 and gained modest usage, peaking in 2011. Its spelling suggests a connection to other -iyah names popular in contemporary naming trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeri, Mya, Jem
Sibling names for Jermiyah
Names that share Jermiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
