Declining since 2020, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Messiyah since 2006
Babies named Messiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 | 76 |
| 2020s | 0 | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Messiyah is a modern English respelling of Messiah, a title rooted in Hebrew meaning "anointed one." The name first entered U.S. birth records in 2006, reflecting a trend of using religious titles and concepts as given names. It reached its peak popularity in 2020, but by 2025 its rank had fallen to 8,910, with approximately 1 in 213,510 boys receiving the name that year. The trajectory shows a decline since 2020, suggesting it may have been a short-lived trend. Messiyah has no recorded top states, indicating its rarity across the country. Parents who choose this name often do so for its spiritual significance and distinctive sound, though it remains an uncommon choice.
Messiyah is a modern respelling of Messiah, which derives from the Hebrew mashiach ("anointed one"). In Judaism and Christianity, Messiah refers to a promised deliverer. The name has been used as a given name since the early 2000s, often with religious significance.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Messy, Siah
Variants: Messiah, Mesia
Sibling names for Messiyah
Names that share Messiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
