Ermias

Ermias is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 227 boys in the United States.

Ermias at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ermias

Ermias belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ermias first appears in Social Security records in 1999. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #540 in 2019, and in 2024 227 babies received the name — 2,060 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ermias in US records

First recorded (US)
1999
Best US rank
#540 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Ermias in 2024
227
Total since 1880
2,060

Ermias in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2014
Best rank
#1448 in 2021
Babies named Ermias in 2025
11
Total since 1996
81

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ermias mean?

The meaning of Ermias is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ermias a boy or girl name?

Ermias is a boy name. In 2024, 227 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ermias?

Ermias comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ermias?

Ermias first appears in US records in 1999. Its best-ever ranking was #540 in 2019, and 227 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].