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Messiah is a masculine name used in Theology and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English word meaning ‘saviour’, ultimately from Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ (mashiyaḥ) meaning ‘anointed’. The word appears in the Old Testament referring to a future king of the Jewish people." It ranked #207 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English word meaning ‘saviour’, ultimately from Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ (mashiyaḥ) meaning ‘anointed’. The word appears in the Old Testament referring to a future king of the Jewish people. The entry lists its usage as Theology, English (Modern).
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Popularity
Messiah ranked #207 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #207 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Messiah mean?
Messiah means "saviour", according to Behind the Name.
Is Messiah a popular name?
Messiah ranked #207 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Messiah a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Messiah appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Messiah — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
