Ermias Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Ethiopian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Ermias means 'exalted by God'.
Meaning of the Name Ermias
Ermias is a name of Ethiopian origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Jeremiah, meaning 'exalted by God'. Ermias is a popular name in Ethiopia, often given to boys in hopes that they will have a blessed and successful life. The name is also associated with Saint Ermias, an Ethiopian saint who was martyred for his faith.
Popularity of the Name Ermias
The popularity for the name Ermias peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 522 births, which ranked number 1,123 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Ermias had the most female births in 2019 with 6, which ranked number 13,772 out of 17,997 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2019 with 522, which ranked number 540 out of 14,112 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ermias has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 260 births, an increase of 4233.33%. Among males, Ermias has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 260 births, an increase of 4233.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ermias
- 20 Year Trend of Ermias: 5100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Ermias: 4233.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ermias: 4233.33%
Popularity of Ermias by State
For males, Ermias was most popular in Western states with 53 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 47 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ermias. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 8 | 678 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 47 | 617 | < 5 | N/A |
| CT | 8 | 358 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 13 | 996 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 9 | 923 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 12 | 721 | < 5 | N/A |
| KS | 5 | 566 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 7 | 607 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 6 | 722 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 5 | 529 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 8 | 939 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 6 | 904 | < 5 | N/A |
| NV | 6 | 427 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 15 | 835 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 11 | 728 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 35 | 766 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 6 | 951 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 5 | 777 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ermias
- Total Births of Ermias: 379 (45.77%)
- Male Births of Ermias: 379 (45.77%)
Given the upward trend of Ermias over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 45.77% increase in total births, for a total of 379 births in 2024. Male births for Ermias have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 379 male births in 2024, an increase of 45.77%.