Nehemiah is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Comforter' or 'Consoler'. It was borne by several figures in the Old Testament, including a courageous Jew who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls after the Babylonian exile.
"The name Nehemia experienced some fluctuations in popularity over the years, with spikes occurring every few years. The most prolific periods were in 2006 and 2013, each seeing eight births. Interestingly, the last five years have also seen an uptick, with each year (2018-2022) witnessing at least six births. Overall, since 2003, there have been a total of sixty-three children named Nehemia."