Messiah Unisex

Popularity: #195 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmeh-SIGH-uh / /məˈsaɪə/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: 'anointed one'; English: 'savior'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Messiah has its roots in Hebrew, where it refers to the anointed one or savior. In religious contexts, it is often associated with the anticipated deliverer of the Jewish people. The term has also been adopted in various cultures and languages, reflecting its significance in Christianity and other faiths. In modern times, the name has gained popularity as a given name, particularly in the United States.

Trend Summary

The name Messiah has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

MicaiahJeremiahZedekiahUriahHezekiahObadiahMalachi

Variants

  • Messia
  • Messaiah

International Variants

  • Messie (French)
  • Messias (Spanish)

Famous people named Messiah

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Fictional characters named Messiah

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Sibling Suggestions

IsaiahElijahJosiahNehemiahZachariah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Messiah was first seen in the United States in 1973. Messiah has ranked as high as #287 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, Georgia, New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Messiah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Messiah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 203
12%
GA 150
9%
FL 135
8%
CA 120
7%
NY 96
6%
IL 84
5%
NC 80
5%
MI 69
4%
OH 64
4%
VA 57
3%
PA 53
3%
TN 52
3%
LA 50
3%
MS 42
3%
MD 41
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19735
19748
19756
19766
19776
19785
19795
198010
19815
19846
19859
19865
19876
198811
19906
199112
199222
199321
199414
199530
199624
199730
199844
199994
2000109
200199
2002105
2003118
2004136
2005198
2006256
2007322
2008337
2009369
2010371
2011369
2012768
2013974
20141,188
20151,516
20161,793
20171,985
20182,000
20192,035
20202,035
20212,231
20222,019
20231,914
20241,734