Jekamiah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Jekamiah

What is the meaning of the name Jekamiah ?

The baby name Jekamiah is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced jeh-kuh-MY-uh (IPA: /ˌdʒɛkəˈmaɪə/).

Jekamiah is Hebrew in Origin.

Jekamiah is a rare biblical Hebrew masculine name derived from the theophoric pattern combining the root qum “to rise/establish” with the divine element Yah(u). It is usually interpreted as “Yahweh establishes,” “Yahweh raises up,” or “May the Lord set up.” The shorter Hebrew form Yeqamyah and the fuller Yeqamyahu both underlie Anglicized spellings.

In the Hebrew Bible, the name appears in the royal genealogy of the Davidic line (1 Chronicles 3), where Jekamiah/Jecamiah is listed among the sons of Jeconiah. Usage in English has always been exceptionally uncommon, though obscure Old Testament names saw occasional Puritan-era revival. Modern variants and transliterations include Jecamiah (traditional KJV form), Jeqamiah, Yeqamyah, and Yeqamyahu; related feminine or nickname forms are rare. With its sturdy meaning and antique cadence, Jekamiah appeals to parents seeking an unusual yet authentically scriptural choice.

⚙ Jekamiah does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.