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UK name, mostly boys

Remiah

Uncommon variant name derived from Jeremiah, meaning "appointed by God" in Hebrew.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 20 girls.

Remiah is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Remiah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 5 births.

This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2010 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Remiah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Remiah ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 5 boys were registered as Remiah.
  • Remiah is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Remiah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 52.4% of Remiah registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2012

5 births

Estimated living

22

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Remiah

In England and Wales birth records, Remiah has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 52.4% of registrations are for boys and 47.6% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

52% boys
48% girls
Boys22 (52.4%)Girls20 (47.6%)

Remiah registered for boys

  • Ranked #5,119 in 2024
  • 3 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2012 (5 births)

Remiah registered for girls

  • Ranked #5,687 in 2023
  • 3 girls registered in 2023
  • Peak: 2017 (5 births)

Meaning

What does Remiah mean?

The name Remiah is believed to have originated from the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic root word "rahima," which means "to have mercy" or "to be compassionate." The name can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it was primarily used in the Arab world and regions influenced by Islamic culture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Remiah can be found in historical accounts from the 8th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a prominent scholar and poet from Baghdad. This scholar, Remiah al-Basri, was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and his expertise in various fields of study.

In the 11th century, the name Remiah gained further recognition when it was borne by Remiah al-Samarkandi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Samarkand, a city in present-day Uzbekistan. Al-Samarkandi's works significantly advanced the fields of trigonometry and spherical geometry, and his name is associated with several important mathematical concepts and theorems.

Another notable historical figure with the name Remiah was Remiah al-Andalusi, a renowned physician and philosopher from the 12th century. Born in Andalusia, which was then under Islamic rule, al-Andalusi made significant contributions to the field of medicine and wrote extensively on various philosophical topics, including ethics and metaphysics.

In the 13th century, the name Remiah was associated with Remiah al-Qazwini, a celebrated geographer and chronicler from Qazvin, a city in modern-day Iran. Al-Qazwini's works, which included detailed descriptions of various regions and cultures, were highly influential and widely circulated during his time.

Moving forward to the 14th century, the name Remiah was borne by Remiah al-Dimashqi, a renowned scholar and traveler from Damascus. Al-Dimashqi's travelogues and writings provided valuable insights into the cultural, social, and political landscapes of the regions he visited, making him an important figure in the field of historical documentation.

While the name Remiah has its roots in Arabic and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and gained recognition in various parts of the world over the centuries. The name's association with notable scholars, philosophers, and intellectuals throughout history has contributed to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Remiah over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Remiah in England and Wales, from 2010 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Remiah, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
02579201020172024

Decades

Remiah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Remiah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5055 6 2
2010s #3981 16 4

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Names similar to Remiah

FAQ

Remiah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Remiah in the UK right now?

In 2024, Remiah was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Remiah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 5 babies registered as Remiah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Remiah?

Uncommon variant name derived from Jeremiah, meaning "appointed by God" in Hebrew.

How many people are called Remiah in the UK?

A total of 22 babies have been registered as Remiah across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.