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Jeremyah

jer-uh-MAI-uh

Letters8
Syllables4
OriginHebrew

The Story of Jeremyah

This name echoes with ancient faith and enduring strength, a promise of upliftment carried through generations to your son.

Jeremyah is a modern variation of the biblical Jeremiah, rooted in the Hebrew 'Yirmeyahu,' meaning 'God will uplift' or 'God will establish.' The original name belonged to a prominent Old Testament prophet. This variant, first appearing in data around 1980 and peaking in the late 2000s, carries that same spiritual resonance into contemporary times.

When you say 'Jeremyah' aloud, it resonates with a deep, quiet conviction. It’s a name for a son who you feel will be a pillar of strength and kindness, a resilient soul guided by faith. You imagine writing it on his nursery door, a hopeful inscription. The sound of it feels grounding, a promise of steadfastness in a changing world.

What It Means

A modern variation of Jeremiah, meaning 'God will uplift' or 'God will establish.' It has strong biblical roots.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Personality Traits

FaithfulResilientKindDependable

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Peak Year

#68 in 2008

Total Births

968

First Recorded

1980

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