Hermela

An uncommon Amharic pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameAmharicRising
#14062 4206in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Hermela is a girl's baby name of Amharic origin, commonly used in Ethiopia and Eritrea, meaning 'she is good' or 'divine gift.' It is one of the most beloved feminine names in Ethiopian Christian communities, often given in gratitude to God for a daughter.

Hermela has a warm, flowing sound with the musical quality characteristic of Ethiopian names. For Ethiopian and Eritrean families, it carries deep cultural and religious resonance; for others, it is a beautiful discovery from the Horn of Africa's rich naming tradition.

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Popularity Over Time

Hermela was #12025 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #14062, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Hermela
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s42
2010s125
2000s117
1990s6

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(24 years, 19992024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Hermela
YearBirthsRank
20246#14062
202310#9856
202212#8727
20218#11491
20206#14078
201912#8784
20186#14472
201714#8006
201612#9086
201514#8158
201415#7820
201313#8756
201211#9964
201113#8816
201015#8042
200923#5967
200816#7876
200716#7858
200622#5998
20057#13527

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19992024) · Methodology