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Messiah

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Pronounced muh-SY-ah /məˈsaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew mashiach, 'the anointed one; the deliverer' (a title for the promised savior); used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: The anointed one; the deliverer: Messiah is Hebrew. Lyrical, devout, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'muh-SY-ah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew mashiach, 'the anointed one; the deliverer' (a title for the promised savior); used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#7814 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,026

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619942024

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

Messiah comes from Hebrew mashiach, 'the anointed one; the deliverer' (a sacred title for the promised savior; we note the sacred sense). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'muh-SY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare for girls, the-anointed-one at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Messiah means 'the anointed one; the deliverer' in Hebrew (mashiach) — a sacred title for the promised savior — lyrical and devout, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the sacred sense; said 'muh-SY-ah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Messiah — sacred sense noted; unisex

Variations

MessiyahMasiah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Messiah mean?

Messiah is Hebrew for 'the anointed one; the deliverer'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Messiah?

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

Is Messiah a boy or girl name?

Messiah is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Messiah?

Messiah is a rare girls' name in the U.S.

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