Jeremiah is an ancient Hebrew name, derived from the Hebrew word "Yeremiyah," which means "appointed by God." It was popularized through Jeremiah, a major prophet in Jewish and Christian traditions, who lived around the 7th century BCE during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. The name gained prominence outside of Judaism after being adopted as a saint's name by several early Christians, most notably Saint Jerome, the 4th-century scholar and translator of the Bible into Latin. Today, Jeremiah remains an uncommon yet distinctive name, often associated with its biblical roots.
The name Jeremiha experienced fluctuations in popularity over the given years, with a peak of 10 births in 2011 and a notable dip to just 5 births in 2012. Despite these variations, the total number of births reached 50 over this span.