Neemias
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "comforted by God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Neemias. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Neemias today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Neemias births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Neemias. 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 Neemias. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,461
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Neemias: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Neemias 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 Neemias 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Neemias
The given name Neemias has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language. It is derived from the Hebrew name Nehemiah, which means "comforted by God" or "consoler of God." The name can be traced back to the Old Testament of the Bible, where Nehemiah was a prominent figure who played a crucial role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity.
The name Nehemiah first appears in the Book of Nehemiah, which details the life and accomplishments of the man himself. He was a Jewish leader and cupbearer to the Persian King Artaxerxes I, who granted him permission to return to Jerusalem and oversee the rebuilding of the city walls and the restoration of the Jewish community.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Neemias was Nehemiah himself, who lived in the 5th century BC. His dedication and leadership during the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls and the revival of Jewish religious practices have made him an influential figure in Jewish history.
Throughout history, the name Neemias has been used by several notable individuals. One such person was Neemias Prudencio, a 16th-century Portuguese playwright and poet who lived from approximately 1550 to 1628. His works were influential in the development of Portuguese literature during the Renaissance period.
Another prominent figure with this name was Neemias Germano, a Brazilian lawyer and politician who lived from 1847 to 1924. He was a prominent figure in the Abolitionist movement in Brazil and played a significant role in the abolition of slavery in the country.
In the 18th century, Neemias Argeta was a Spanish military officer and engineer who served in the Spanish colonial empire. He was known for his contributions to fortifications and military architecture in the Americas.
The name Neemias has also been used by religious figures throughout history. One such example is Neemias Salcedo, a 17th-century Spanish Catholic priest and missionary who lived from 1628 to 1697. He was known for his missionary work in the Philippines and his efforts to spread Christianity in the region.
While the name Neemias has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture and the Bible, it has been adopted and used across various cultures and time periods, reflecting its enduring significance and the legacy of its biblical namesake, Nehemiah.
People
Neemias + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Neemias as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Neemias: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Neemias?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Neemias 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Neemias a common name?
We classify Neemias as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Neemias most popular?
The single biggest year for Neemias was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Neemias is about 11 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 Neemias in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Neemias a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Neemias 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 Neemias still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Neemias 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 Neemias 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 common is the name Neemias?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.