Jeremih
2025 SSA
About Jeremih
Jeremih is a masculine name that represents a modern variation of Jeremiah, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will uplift.' This contemporary spelling gained recognition through American R&B singer Jeremih Felton. The name maintains the biblical connection and meaning of the traditional Jeremiah while offering a streamlined, distinctive spelling that removes the final vowel sound. Jeremih has a rhythmic quality that fits well with current naming trends favoring unique spellings of traditional names. While less common than the biblical spelling, it provides an option for parents seeking a name with religious roots but a modern aesthetic, bridging ancient heritage with contemporary style.
Pronounced jer-uh-MY.
As of October 2026, Jeremih ranked #5983 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1380 for boys in 2011.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,949 | 74 | 38.5 |
| 2015 | #1,399 | 123 | 64.2 |
| 2016 | #1,438 | 121 | 63.8 |
| 2017 | #1,786 | 86 | 46.5 |
| 2018 | #1,845 | 82 | 45.2 |
| 2019 | #2,378 | 57 | 31.8 |
| 2020 | #2,332 | 58 | 33.6 |
| 2021 | #2,748 | 46 | 26.3 |
| 2022 | #4,035 | 27 | 15.5 |
| 2023 | #4,528 | 23 | 13.4 |
| 2024 | #4,007 | 27 | 15.7 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |