What is the origin of the name Nemiah?

Nemiah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Nemiah?

Nemiah is currently ranked #9581 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Nemiah?

Nemiah is pronounced neh-MY-uh.

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UnisexHebrew

Nemiah

neh-MY-uh

Popularity

#9581

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

310

Peak Year

#18 in 2010

First Recorded

1914

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God's portion' or 'God's inheritance.' It signifies a blessed and divinely designated individual.

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Nem Mia Nemi

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Nem Mia Nemi

Spelling Variations

Nehemiah

Similar Names

Joanna Elias Thea Samara

Personality Traits

BlessedGratefulSpiritualInherited

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