The baby name Geremiah is a boy name, 4 syllables long and is pronounced "jeh-RI-mai-uh".
Geremiah is Hebrew in Origin.
Geremiah is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God will uplift" or "God will exalt". It is a variant of the name Jeremiah, which is a biblical name borne by one of the major prophets in the Old Testament. Jeremiah was known for his prophecies of the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. The name Geremiah has been used as a given name for boys in the United States since the 20th century, but it is not a very common name.
The name Geremiah is typically pronounced as jeh-RI-mi-ah, with the emphasis on the second syllable. It is a five-syllable name with a melodic sound. The name is composed of two elements: "ger" which means "to lift up" or "to exalt" and "Yah" which is a shortened form of the name of God in Hebrew. The name Geremiah is often spelled with an "i" instead of a "y" as in Jeremiah, which is the more common spelling.
Geremiah is a masculine name and is predominantly used for boys. It is not a very common name, but it has been used in the United States since the 20th century. The name has not been ranked in the top 1000 names for boys in recent years, but it has been used consistently over time. The name Geremiah has a strong biblical association and may appeal to parents who are looking for a name with a religious meaning.