Jeremiah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ehr-ehm-ee-ahh
Origin: Israel
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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: " Yah will exalt; Yah loosens, appointed by God"

The name Jeremiah holds deep historical and spiritual roots, originating from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning "Yahweh will exalt" or "appointed by God." As a name woven into the fabric of the Old Testament, Jeremiah carries profound significance, most notably through the figure of the prophet Jeremiah, one of the major prophets in the Hebrew Bible, who is revered for his messages of hope, repentance, and resilience during times of great challenge.

Jeremiah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jeremiah is currently #17760 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Jeremiah is currently #10097 on Kiindred Girl Names
chat-overall Australian: Jeremiah is currently #8625 on Kiindred Australian Names

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