Ermias
Meaningform of Jeremiah · Amharic
Ermias is an African boy name meaning “form of Jeremiah”, with Amharic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Ermias has the name Mia hiding inside it.
- Word funErmias doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationErmias peaked in 2019, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Ermias you'd meet today is about 6 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ermias would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 9,285 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryErmias first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Ermiass? Head to Nevada, where it's the #443 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Ermias
Ermias is a boy name of African origin meaning “form of Jeremiah”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Unisex name: Amani · peace
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Questions about the name Ermias
What does the name Ermias mean?
Ermias means “form of Jeremiah” and comes from Amharic.
What is the origin of the name Ermias?
Ermias is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Amharic. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Ermias a boy or girl name?
Ermias is a boy name. In 2025, 184 US boys were named Ermias.
How popular is the name Ermias?
Ermias ranked #1,145 for US boys in 2025, given to 184 babies. Its best year was 2019, when it reached #540. Over the last five years it has slipped 500 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Ermias?
Ermias is an African boy name meaning “form of Jeremiah”, with Amharic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.