Comforted by Yahweh
A variant spelling of the Hebrew name Nehemiah. It is derived from the roots 'nacham', meaning to comfort or console, and 'Yah', referring to the Hebrew God. In the Old Testament, Nehemiah was a central figure who supervised the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls.
Less common today
Nehamiah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,425 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Biblical prophet and rebuilder of Jerusalem
Prolific American character actor
English botanist and physician known as the father of plant anatomy
