Ermiyas
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God will prevail".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Ermiyas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ermiyas today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ermiyas births was 2019 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ermiyas. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ermiyas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2019
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,179
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Ermiyas: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ermiyas by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ermiyas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ermiyas
Ermiyas is a masculine given name with origins rooted in the ancient Hebrew language and culture. The name is derived from the Hebrew word "Remiahu," which means "exalted by Yahweh" or "elevated by God." This name has its biblical foundations in the Old Testament, where it is associated with the prophet Jeremiah, also known as Yirmeyahu in Hebrew.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Ermiyas can be traced back to ancient Israelite society, where it was likely given to boys born into the Hebrew community. The name gained prominence and spread across the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, particularly among Jewish and Christian communities influenced by the biblical narrative.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ermiyas. One of the most well-known is Jeremiah, the Hebrew prophet who lived during the 6th century BCE and whose teachings and prophecies are recorded in the Book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. His unwavering faith and courage in delivering God's messages to the people of Judah have made him a revered figure in both Judaism and Christianity.
Another notable bearer of the name was Ermiyas of Etchmiadzin, an Armenian monk, theologian, and scholar who lived in the 5th century CE. He is renowned for his contributions to the spread of Christianity in Armenia and for his translation work of religious texts from Greek into Armenian.
In the 7th century CE, Ermiyas I, also known as Jeremiah I, served as the Coptic Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria from 689 to 693 CE. He is remembered for his efforts in preserving the Coptic Orthodox Church during a period of religious turmoil and upheaval in Egypt.
Ermiyas Giyorgis, an Ethiopian philosopher and scholar, lived in the 15th century CE and is renowned for his influential work "Hatata Zara'a Ya'iqob" (The Wondrous Exposition of the Philosophers), which explored various philosophical and theological concepts.
Lastly, Ermiyas Araco was a prominent Italian painter and architect from the 16th century, known for his contributions to the Mannerist style of art and his works in churches and palaces across Italy.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who have carried the name Ermiyas, showcasing its enduring legacy across different cultures, religions, and time periods, reflecting its deep-rooted connections to the ancient Hebrew tradition and biblical narratives.
People
Ermiyas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ermiyas as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
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FAQ
Ermiyas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ermiyas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ermiyas going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Ermiyas a common name?
We classify Ermiyas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ermiyas most popular?
The single biggest year for Ermiyas was 2019, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ermiyas is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ermiyas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ermiyas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ermiyas in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ermiyas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ermiyas in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ermiyas can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Ermiyas?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.