Nehemiah
Nehemiah is a boy name that ranked #426 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1886. Its best recorded rank was #336 in 2010.
Latest rank
#426
Peak rank
#336
Reached in 2010
Total recorded usage
18,596
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1886
What To Know About Nehemiah
As a boy name with Hebrew origins, Nehemiah has the kind of staying power that comes from being both recognizable and versatile. It fits naturally across casual and formal settings.
Nehemiah is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Nehemiah appearing in official records as far back as 1886, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #336 in 2010, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: NEHEMIAH
Origin: Hebrew
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.