Rising since 2016, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Nechemia since 1988
Babies named Nechemia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Nechemia is a Hebrew male name first recorded in the U.S. in 1988, though its biblical roots extend back millennia. It has risen in popularity since 2016, reaching a peak rank of 6,446 in 2025. The name remains relatively rare, with approximately 1 in every 131,390 male newborns receiving it. In New York, one of the top states for this name, it appears occasionally among families seeking traditional Hebrew names with strong religious associations. Its trajectory as a rising name suggests growing interest in authentic biblical names beyond the more common anglicized Nehemiah.
Nechemia is a Hebrew name derived from the root נחם (nakham), meaning 'to comfort'. It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a leader who helped rebuild Jerusalem's walls, though the more common anglicized form is Nehemiah. The name has been used among Jewish communities for centuries.
Where Nechemia is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chemi, Nechi
Variants: Nehemiah
Sibling names for Nechemia
Names that share Nechemia's style, for a brother or sister.
