Nechemia is a Hebrew masculine given name, derived from the Hebrew root 'chm,' which means 'to remember.' It signifies 'God will remember' or 'may God remember.' In the biblical Book of Nehemiah, it is the name of a man who played a significant role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls. The name is often associated with wisdom, leadership, and devotion.
The name Nechemia has seen a resurgence in popularity among parents since the late 1990s, with a significant spike in births occurring in recent years, notably 2019 and 2022.