Jeremiah
jer-uh-MY-uh
Popularity
#14191
Letters
8
Syllables
4
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
222,425
Peak Year
#7,755 in 2010
First Recorded
1880
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Jeremiah is a Hebrew name meaning "God will exalt" or "appointed by God."
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Jeremiah Denton
Former US Senator and Vietnam War POW
Jeremiah Clarke
English composer and organist
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