Nehemiah is an ancient Hebrew name that has been recognized and used throughout history, appearing notably in the Bible's Book of Nehemiah. The name is derived from two elements: "neham" meaning "comfort" and "yah" which signifies "Yahweh," the Lord God of Israel. Thus, Nehemiah translates to "Comforted by Yahweh.
The name Nehemiah experienced a notable increase in popularity from 2000 onwards, with a significant spike in births between 2010 and 2014, peaking at 36 births in 2010. However, the number of births has since stabilized and slightly decreased, with 20 births recorded in both 2022 and 2023.