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Nehemia Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Nehemia

"Nehemiah is the central figure of the Book of Nehemiah, which describes his work in rebuilding Jerusalem during the Second Temple period as the governor of Yehud Medinata, the autonomous province of Judea within the Achaemenid Empire, under Artaxerxes I"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2006 👥 69 in US
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Meaning
Nehemiah is the central figure of the Book of Nehemiah, which describes his work in rebuilding Jerusalem during the Second Temple period as the governor of Yehud Medinata, the autonomous province of Judea within the Achaemenid Empire, under Artaxerxes I
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
69
Life Path
Number 1

📖 What Does Nehemia Mean?

Nehemiah is the central figure of the Book of Nehemiah, which describes his work in rebuilding Jerusalem during the Second Temple period as the governor of Yehud Medinata, the autonomous province of Judea within the Achaemenid Empire, under Artaxerxes I.

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Nehemiah is the central figure of the Book of Nehemiah, which describes his work in rebuilding Jerusalem during the Second Temple period as the governor of Yehud Medinata, the autonomous province of Judea within the Achaemenid Empire, under Artaxerxes I.…

Root Element
Nehemia
Core Meaning
"Nehemiah is the central figure of the Book of Nehemiah, which describes his work in rebuilding Jerusalem during the Second Temple period as the governor of Yehud Medinata, the autonomous province of Judea within the Achaemenid Empire, under Artaxerxes I"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Nehemia

N 5
E 5
H 8
E 5
M 4
I 9
A 1
SUM 1
1
Life Path
Independence & Leadership
2
Soul Urge
Harmony & Diplomacy
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 69 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 69
Peak year 2006 (8)
First recorded 2003
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Nehemia" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Nehemiah is the central figure of the Book of Nehemiah, which describes his work in rebuilding Jerusalem during the Second Temple period as the governor of Yehud Medinata, the autonomous province of Judea within the Achaemenid Empire, under Artaxerxes I".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~69 people named Nehemia in the US. Peaked in 2006 with 8 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Nehemia?

The Life Path number for Nehemia is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 2. Personality: 8.

Is Nehemia a boy or girl name?

Nehemia is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Nehemia in the US?

Approximately 69 people in the United States are named Nehemia. The name peaked in 2006 with 8 recorded uses.

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