Yahweh comforts
Derived from the Hebrew name Nechemyah, it combines 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 oversaw the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls.
Less common today
Nehemyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,520 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Biblical prophet and leader who rebuilt Jerusalem
Prolific American character actor
English botanist known as the father of plant anatomy
