How Many People Are Named Nemiah?
Complete statistics for the name Nemiah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nemiah is a very rare name, with only 197 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,671,110 Americans. The majority of Nemiahs are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel despite its modern origins.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 53All 310 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nemiah Through the Generations
Nemiah has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2010 when 18 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered a very rare choice, with only 310 total births recorded throughout history. The average age of those named Nemiah is 53, with a significant portion of the group being over 60, which skews the perception of the name towards an older demographic. This trend reflects a name that was popular among parents of a certain generation but hasn't caught on widely with younger parents.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nemiah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nemiah
How Many People Have the Name Nemiah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 197 people in the United States currently share the name Nemiah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,671,110 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nemiah a Common or Rare Name?
Nemiah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nemiah Mean?
Nemiah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nemiah in SSA data, approximately 60% are male and 40% are female.
When Was Nemiah Most Popular?
The name Nemiah reached peak popularity in 2010, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nemiah?
Approximately 197 people named Nemiah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 310. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,671,110 Americans.
Is Nemiah a rare name?
Nemiah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,671,110 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nemiah mean?
Nemiah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nemiah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 60% of people named Nemiah are male and 40% are female.
When was Nemiah most popular?
Nemiah peaked in 2010 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.