Jeremiah in Chinese
Jeremiah in Chinese is 杰里迈亚 (Jié Lǐ Mài Yà).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- exalted by God
The name traces back to Hebrew sources, where it is usually explained as "exalted by God". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 2010s. Names sharing the same root meaning include Jeremy.
3 ways to write Jeremiah
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
杰里迈亚
Jié Lǐ Mài Yà
The standard transliteration of Jeremiah: 杰 (jié, "outstanding, heroic"), 里 (lǐ, "village; mile (phonetic 'ri/li')"), 迈 (mài, "to stride forward"), 亚 (yà, "Asia; second (phonetic 'a/ya')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
To fit Mandarin syllable rules, the sounds are broken into 4 characters: 杰 jié + 里 lǐ + 迈 mài + 亚 yà. The tone contour is 2-3-4-4 (rising, dipping, falling, falling).
Character breakdown
28 strokes total (simplified)- 杰
jié
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
outstanding, heroic
- 里
lǐ
Tone 3 · 7 strokes (simplified)
village; mile (phonetic 'ri/li')
- 迈
mài
Tone 4 · 7 strokes (simplified)
to stride forward
- 亚
yà
Tone 4 · 6 strokes (simplified)
Asia; second (phonetic 'a/ya')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
宏泽
Hóng Zé
Inspired by "exalted by God": 宏 (hóng, "grand, vast") + 泽 (zé, "pool; grace, favor"), expressing nobility and greatness.
Why these characters?
The idea of "exalted" behind Jeremiah is rendered by 宏, "grand, vast"; 泽, "pool; grace, favor", completes it.
Character breakdown
15 strokes total (simplified)- 宏
hóng
Tone 2 · 7 strokes (simplified)
grand, vast
- 泽
zé
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
pool; grace, favor
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
杰弘
Jié Hóng
杰 (jié, "outstanding, heroic") + 弘 (hóng, "great, expansive"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 杰 (jié), the same opening character as the transliteration 杰里迈亚, for the "je" sound, and replaces the rest with 弘 ("great, expansive") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
13 strokes total (simplified)- 杰
jié
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
outstanding, heroic
- 弘
hóng
Tone 2 · 5 strokes (simplified)
great, expansive
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Recent US usage of Jeremiah
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Jeremiah ranked 88 among names recorded for boys, with 24,091 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 190,478 boys named Jeremiah since 1880, with the high point in 2010 (7,731 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #154 to #63 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2010
- Peak decade
- 2010s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 190,478
More About Jeremiah in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Jeremiah offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Jeremiah, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Jeremy in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for boys, you might also be interested in Jeremy in Chinese, Jared in Chinese, and Gavin in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Jesus in Chinese, Derek in Chinese, Julian in Chinese, and Henry in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Jeremiah, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Jeremiah to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Jeremiah in Chinese?
杰里迈亚 (Jié Lǐ Mài Yà), or 傑里邁亞 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Jeremiah?
US Social Security records show 190,478 boys named Jeremiah since 1880, with the high point in 2010 (7,731 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #154 to #63 among boys.
Is Jeremiah written differently in traditional Chinese?
Yes: 杰里迈亚 becomes 傑里邁亞; the changed characters are 杰→傑, 迈→邁, 亚→亞. Use traditional for Taiwan or Hong Kong audiences.