Unisex · #10,726 in 2026

Jermyah

Current Rank
#10,726
Peak Rank
#9,788 (2007)
Total Babies
19
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,346 (18 total)
👦 Boy peak #9,788 (19 total)
👦As Boy Name
2007
First Year
2013
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#9788
Peak Rank
19
Total Count
3
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2006
First Year
2014
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#13346
Peak Rank
18
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Jermyah

As a girl name

Jermyah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2006, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 7 Jermyahs were born — ranking #13,346 that year. As of 2026, Jermyah ranks #16,513 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Jermyahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jermyah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2007, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 7 Jermyahs were born — ranking #9,788 that year. As of 2026, Jermyah ranks #10,726 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 19 Jermyahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jermyah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jermyah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jermyah

What does the name Jermyah mean?
Jermyah is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jermyah in 2026?
In 2026, Jermyah ranks #10,726 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Jermyah most popular?
Jermyah reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #9,788 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Jermyah a unisex name?
Yes — Jermyah is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 49% of Jermyahs assigned female and 51% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jermyah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jermyah include Turk, Elchanan, Nichollas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jermyah

Jermyah is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 19 births in the dataset. Jermyah's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #9,788. Use the chart and map above to compare Jermyah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.