Messiah

Messiah 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 1,734 boys in the United States.

Messiah at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/məˈsaɪ.ə/

About the name Messiah

Messiah 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, Messiah first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #172 in 2021, and in 2024 1,734 babies received the name — 25,371 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Messiah in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#172 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Messiah in 2024
1,734
Total since 1880
25,371

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Messiah mean?

The meaning of Messiah 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 Messiah a boy or girl name?

Messiah is a boy name. In 2024, 1,734 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Messiah?

Messiah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Messiah?

Messiah first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #172 in 2021, and 1,734 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Messiah?

Messiah is pronounced /məˈsaɪ.ə/ (IPA).

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