The baby name Hermia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɜrmiə/ (HER-mee-uh).
Hermia is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Hermia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɜrmiə/ (HER-mee-uh).
Hermia is Greek in Origin.
Hermia is a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, formed on the theophoric stem of Hermes, the messenger and god of boundaries. As the Latinized feminine of Hermias, it conveys “belonging to Hermes” or “devoted to Hermes.” The etymology of Hermes is debated but often linked to herma, a boundary cairn or marker, so the name also evokes ideas of landmarks, guidance, and swift passage.
Its best‑known bearer is Shakespeare’s steadfast lover in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which introduced the name to English audiences in the late 16th century. Usage has remained rare, with modest Victorian and contemporary literary revivals. Closely related forms include Hermione (Greek Ἑρμιόνη), Ermione (Italian), Hermine (German/French), and Herminie (French), while male cognates are Hermes and Hermias. Overall, Hermia offers a classical, lyrical choice with a meaning tied to Hermes - messenger, guide, and guardian of thresholds.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #261 | 3 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| HK | 0 | #337 | 12 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #558 | 3 | 11,671 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #569 | 47 | 16,104 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #648 | 4 | 9,488 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,126 | 16 | 25,928 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
Hermia is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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