Jeremiya
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "exalted of the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jeremiya. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeremiya today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeremiya births was 2006 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeremiya. 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 Jeremiya. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2006
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#11,264
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Jeremiya: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeremiya 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 Jeremiya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeremiya
The name Jeremiya has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is a variant spelling of the biblical name Jeremiah, derived from the Hebrew words "Yerem-Yahu," meaning "Yahweh has uplifted" or "exalted by Yahweh." The name gained prominence through the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the 7th and 6th centuries BC in the ancient kingdom of Judah.
Jeremiah, the prophet, is a significant figure in Jewish and Christian traditions, as he is credited with authoring the Book of Jeremiah, Lamentations, and possibly the Book of Kings. His writings and teachings played a crucial role in shaping the religious and cultural landscape of the time. Jeremiah's life and prophetic mission are documented in the biblical texts, making him one of the earliest and most notable historical figures associated with this name.
In the centuries following the biblical era, the name Jeremiya continued to be used, albeit less frequently than its more common variant, Jeremiah. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Jeremiya II, an influential Patriarch of Constantinople who lived in the 16th century. He played a pivotal role in the Orthodox Church and was known for his efforts to promote education and preserve religious traditions.
Another notable figure was Jeremiya Pavlovych Muravyov-Apostol, a Russian nobleman and military leader who lived from 1794 to 1858. He gained recognition for his military campaigns and his role in suppressing the Polish uprising of 1830-1831.
In the realm of literature, Jeremiya Galka was a renowned Ukrainian writer and playwright who lived from 1867 to 1935. He was a prominent figure in the Ukrainian cultural renaissance and contributed significantly to the development of modern Ukrainian literature.
Jeremiya Yanukovych, born in 1894 and died in 1939, was a Ukrainian composer and choral conductor who played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Ukrainian folk music traditions during the early 20th century.
While the name Jeremiya has maintained a presence throughout history, its usage has often been overshadowed by the more common spelling variations of Jeremiah and Jeremy. However, its biblical roots and association with the prominent prophet have ensured its enduring legacy as a name steeped in religious and cultural significance.
People
Jeremiya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeremiya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jeremiya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeremiya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeremiya 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 Jeremiya a common name?
We classify Jeremiya 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 Jeremiya most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeremiya was 2006, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeremiya is about 20 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 Jeremiya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jeremiya a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeremiya 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 Jeremiya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jeremiya 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 Jeremiya 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 share the name Jeremiya?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.