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Mesiah

♂ Boy

Pronounced mə-SY-ah /məˈsaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Messiah — from Hebrew mashiach, 'the anointed one; the awaited deliverer/savior'Medium

In 30 seconds: The anointed one: Mesiah spells Messiah — 'the anointed deliverer'. Bold, devout, and aspirational (we note its sacred meaning).
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningSpelling of Messiah — from Hebrew mashiach, 'the anointed one; the awaited deliverer/savior'
U.S. rank (2025)#4341 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 502

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719992025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mesiah is a spelling of Messiah — from Hebrew mashiach, 'the anointed one; the awaited deliverer/savior'. A bold, devout, aspirational modern name; we note honestly that it carries a deeply sacred religious meaning.

It registers thinly beside Messiah. Rare, the-anointed-one at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Messiah, from Hebrew mashiach ('the anointed one'), names the awaited deliverer — Mesiah is a streamlined spelling; a bold, devout modern name (its sacred meaning noted).
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Messiah — root etymology

Variations

MessiahMesaiahMasiah

Nicknames

Mesi

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If you like Mesiah…

Messiah— the standard spelling
King— a companion grand word-name
Emmanuel— another devout name
Makiah— a fellow Hebrew choice
Manoah— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mesiah mean?

Mesiah spells Messiah — Hebrew 'the anointed one; savior'.

How do you pronounce Mesiah?

It's said mə-SY-ah /məˈsaɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mesiah a boy or girl name?

Mesiah is a boy's name.

How popular is Mesiah?

Mesiah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Messiah is more common.

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