Ermias

Meaning of Ermias

God will rise; given by God

Ermias has Ethiopian roots — browse every Ethiopian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ermias

After ranking as high as #540 in 2019, Ermias has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ermias

• Nipsey Hussle
  Rapper, entrepreneur, activist
• Ermias Joseph Asghedom
  Nipsey Hussle's birth name
• Ermias Ghermay
  Humanitarian, migrant rescuer
• Ermias Kebede
  Ethiopian economist
• Ermias Sahle-Selassie
  Ethiopian prince

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Questions about the name Ermias

What does the name Ermias mean?

Ermias means god will rise; given by god, and it comes from Ethiopian origins.

Is Ermias a boy's or a girl's name?

Ermias is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ermias?

Ermias did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ermias most popular?

Ermias peaked at #540 in 2019.