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Mosiah

♂ Boy

Pronounced MOHS-yah /ˈmoʊs.jəh/Medium

Meaning: savior, delivererMedium

In 30 seconds: Mosiah is a Hebrew-rooted name from the Book of Mormon, meaning 'savior' or 'deliverer.' It carries a strong note of rescue.
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Origin MediumHebrew (Book of Mormon)
Meaningsavior, deliverer
U.S. rank (2025)#2969 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births42 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 798

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419892025

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

Mosiah appears in the Book of Mormon as the name of kings and prophets, with a meaning tied to the Hebrew sense of 'savior' or 'deliverer.' It echoes the same root that underlies the Hebrew word for salvation. The name is used mainly within communities familiar with that scripture.

Its sound recalls names like Moses and Messiah, reinforcing the rescuing, redemptive feel. With no listed variations, it stands largely on its scriptural meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Mosiah is 'savior.', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Mosiah — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Mosiah — meaning/etymology

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If you like Mosiah…

Moses— Shares the Hebrew sound and the deliverance theme of Mosiah.
Josiah— A Hebrew biblical name with the same -iah ending and feel.
Mikah— echoes that soft -ah sound
Mykah— shares the -ah ending
Mycah— a similarly popular pick

Frequently Asked

What does the name Mosiah mean?

Mosiah is usually explained as meaning 'savior.' and is most often linked with Mormon tradition.

How do you pronounce Mosiah?

It's commonly said MOHS-yah /ˈmoʊs.jəh/.

Is Mosiah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Mosiah is used as a boy name.

How popular is Mosiah?

In 2024, Mosiah ranked #2724 in the U.S. for boys, with 48 births recorded.

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