The nameNéhémie
Néhémie is the French form of Nehemiah, given in France to both girls and boys.
- Unisex name
- Hebrew
Meaning
From the Hebrew Nehemyah, "God comforts".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
In the Bible, Nehemiah leads the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. In France the name was most popular in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Néhémie
Néhémie in France
1506thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2019peak year (45 births)
885babies named Néhémie in France since 1900
Néhémie was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 330 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Néhémie. Its rise began around 1984, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Néhémie in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 34 births a year.
Néhémie in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Néhémie mean?
From the Hebrew Nehemyah, "God comforts".
What is the origin of the name Néhémie?
Hebrew.
Is Néhémie a girl's or a boy's name?
Néhémie is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.