Ermias
How to say it: air-MEE-ahs · /ɛrˈmiɑs/
Ethiopian form of Jeremiah, from Hebrew 'Yirmeyahu' meaning 'God will exalt' or 'appointed by God'.
Ermias was the 1,018th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 184 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 14-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #669 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,018 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 184 |
| Share of births | 1 in 18,018 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×14 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #669 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Little heard before recent years, Ermias has risen to its best showing. The 2020s stand as its strongest point with more growth expected ahead.
What goes with it
Pronounced air MEE ahs, it holds mellow softness with breathy lightness while traveling well. Nehemiah complements its rhythmic dignity.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ermias is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
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