Rising since 1986, #1,547 for boys today.
Popularity of Nehemias since 1968
Babies named Nehemias per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 359 |
| 2010s | 781 |
| 2020s | 561 |
Meaning & origin
Nehemias is the Spanish form of Nehemiah, a biblical name that has been in use in the U.S. since 1968. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 1986, reaching its peak rank of 1,547th in 2025 with approximately 1 in 15,388 newborn boys receiving the name. The name is most common in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Virginia.
Nehemias is the Latin and Spanish form of the Hebrew name Nehemiah, derived from the Hebrew words 'nacham' (to comfort) and 'Yah' (God). In the Bible, Nehemiah was a Jewish leader who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem in the 5th century BCE. The name has been used in the Spanish-speaking world for centuries and remains popular in Latin America and among Hispanic communities in the United States.
Where Nehemias is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nehe, Nehi
Variants: Nehemiah
Sibling names for Nehemias
Names that share Nehemias's style, for a brother or sister.
