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Ermias
BoyAmharic, Hebrew· “God will exalt”
- Meaning
- God will exalt
- Origin
- Amharic, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- ehr-MEE-uhs
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,146
- US babies 2025
- 184
- Best rank
- #540 (2019)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Ermias
Ermias is an Amharic and Hebrew name that means “God will exalt”.
Ermias is the Amharic and Ethiopian form of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, meaning God will exalt or God will uplift. In the Bible, Jeremiah is one of the major prophets, known for his warnings to Judah and the Book of Lamentations traditionally attributed to him. Ermias is used in Ethiopia and Eritrea, especially in Christian families. It has a strong, three-syllable sound with stress on the second syllable. Ermi is a possible nickname. Ermias offers a distinctive form of a classic biblical name.
Popularity over time
Ermias first appears in US Social Security records in 1999. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 6 different years, starting in 2019. Its best national rank was #540 in 2019, the same year it reached its highest count of 523 babies. In 2025, 184 babies were named Ermias, and it ranked #1,146 nationally. That is 1944% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #10,925 in 2000 and #1,146 in 2025. Of the 2,245 US boys named Ermias since records began, 73% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 576 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Edison, Kannon, Huxley, Duke, and Keanu.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ermias ranked highest in Nevada, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #465 | 6 |
| Connecticut | #515 | 5 |
| Massachusetts | #571 | 8 |
| Washington | #750 | 8 |
| Arizona | #800 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Ermias is usually pronounced ehr-MEE-uhs, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-as”.
Middle names for Ermias
A few middle names that flow with Ermias: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ermias
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ermias mean?
Ermias is an Amharic and Hebrew name that means “God will exalt”.
What is the origin of the name Ermias?
Ermias has Amharic and Hebrew roots. Ermias is the Amharic and Ethiopian form of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, meaning God will exalt or God will uplift.
Is Ermias a popular name?
Not especially. Ermias ranked #1,146 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Ermias a boy or girl name?
Ermias is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Ermias?
Ermias is usually pronounced ehr-MEE-uhs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings