Nehemyah is an uncommon given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "comfort from Yah." It is derived from the Hebrew name Nehemiah, which consists of two elements: "nehem" meaning "comfort," and "Yah," a shortened form of YHWH, one of the names of God. The name Nehemyah is not frequently used today, but it has historical significance as it was borne by several notable figures in Jewish history, most notably the Old Testament figure Nehemiah, who played a significant role in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity.
The name Nehemyah experienced a notable peak in popularity between 2016 and 2020, with the highest number of births recorded in 2020 at nine. However, it has since seen a decrease, with only five births recorded in 2022. Overall, there have been 92 babies named Nehemyah from 2006 to 2022.