Nehemyah
Boy nameNehemyah has been given to 106 babies in the U.S. since 2006. It peaked in 2016. In 2025, about 1 in 341,615 boys was named Nehemyah.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
106
Peak year
2016 (11 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2006
10-year trend
▼ -29%
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nehemyah — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nehemyah.
Sibling name ideas for Nehemyah
Same era and popularity as Nehemyah, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nehemyah?
Nehemyah has been given to 106 babies in the U.S. since 2006. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nehemyah peak?
Nehemyah peaked in 2016, when 11 babies were given the name.
Is Nehemyah a girl or boy name?
Nehemyah is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Nehemyah are boys).
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