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Nehemias

Boy name · Mexican

Meaningcomforted by God · Hebrew

Nehemias is a Mexican boy name meaning “comforted by God”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Nehemias has the names Emi and Mia hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Nehemias would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationNehemias is having its moment right now. Most Nehemiass are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nehemias would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 15,385 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryNehemias first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Nehemiass? Head to Pennsylvania, where it's the #913 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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hello, little Nehemias

US births per million boys, 1968–2025

03570196820002025

Most popular states (2025)

PA rank #913

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Nehemias

Nehemias is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “comforted by God”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Nehemias

What does the name Nehemias mean?

Nehemias means “comforted by God” and comes from Hebrew. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Theodore (“gift of God”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).

What is the origin of the name Nehemias?

Nehemias is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hebrew. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).

Is Nehemias a boy or girl name?

Nehemias is a boy name. In 2025, 111 US boys were named Nehemias.

How popular is the name Nehemias?

Nehemias ranked #1,547 for US boys in 2025, given to 111 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 241 places.

What names are similar to Nehemias?

If you like Nehemias, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.

What should I know before naming my baby Nehemias?

Nehemias is a Mexican boy name meaning “comforted by God”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.