Name Meaning & Origin
"Jeremiah, also called Jeremias, and occasionally in older English texts Jeremy, was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Jeremiah, also called Jeremias, and occasionally in older English texts Jeremy, was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible. According to Jewish tradition, Jeremiah authored the book that bears his name, the Books of Kings, and the Book of Lamentations, with the assistance and under the editorship of Baruch ben Neriah, his scribe and disciple.
Jeremiah, also called Jeremias, and occasionally in older English texts Jeremy, was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible. According to Jewish tradition, Jeremiah authored the book that bears his name, the Books of Kings, and the Book of Lamentations, with the assistance and under the editorship of Baruch ben Neriah, his scribe and disciple.
Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.
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Root element "Yirmeyah" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Jeremiah, also called Jeremias, and occasionally in older English texts Jeremy, was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~13 people named Yirmeyah in the US. Peaked in 2023 with 8 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Yirmeyah is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 8.
Yirmeyah is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 13 people in the United States are named Yirmeyah. The name peaked in 2023 with 8 recorded uses.
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