Appointed by God or exalted of God
Jermiya is a modern feminine variant of the Hebrew name Jeremiah. It stems from the name Yirmiyahu, which combines the elements 'rum' (to exalt) and 'Yah' (the Hebrew God), suggesting a child who is divinely appointed or uplifted.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Jermiya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).