Jeremiah is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6981 in 2012 with 18 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 36 births ranking #3938. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 50.0%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 97,819 girls born was named Jeremiah. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Jeremiah is a major Hebrew biblical name with a strong prophetic feel. Its meaning is usually explained in relation to Yahweh exalting or appointing, and its rhythm gives it unusual warmth for such a weighty scriptural name.
The name comes from the prophet Jeremiah and has remained in use through Jewish and Christian tradition for centuries. It feels both serious and very usable in modern naming.