Messiah Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Messiah

Messiah Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: meh-sy-ah
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Messiah Name Meaning

The name Messiah is associated with holiness, reverence, and power. It is a name that is associated with faith and hope, as it is a reminder of the promise of salvation and redemption. This name is often associated with a sense of purpose, destiny, and divine destiny.

History of the Name Messiah

The name Messiah is derived from the Hebrew word “mashiyach” which translates to “anointed one.” This name has been used in the Old Testament to refer to the promised one, the savior, or the son of God. In the New Testament, the name Messiah is used to refer to Jesus Christ.

Origin of the Name Messiah

The original meaning of the name Messiah is from the Hebrew word “mashiyach,” meaning “anointed one” or “one who is appointed by God.” This name was first used in the Old Testament as a title for the promised one, the savior, or the son of God. In the New Testament, the name Messiah is used to describe Jesus Christ.

Popularity of the Name Messiah

The name Messiah has become increasingly popular over the past few years. In 2017, the name Messiah ranked #16 on the Social Security Administration list of most popular baby names in the United States and has continued to rise in popularity since then. In 2019, Messiah was the 7th most popular boys’ name in the US.

Final Thoughts on the Name Messiah

The name Messiah is a powerful and meaningful name with a rich history and deep spiritual meaning. Its popularity has grown rapidly over the past few years and it is a name that is often associated with faith, hope, purpose, and divine destiny.

Messiah Name Popularity

How popular is the name Messiah? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
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1974	1,587	6	0.0005%
1975	—	0	0%
1976	1,914	5	0.0004%
1977	—	0	0%
1978	1,855	5	0.0004%
1979	—	0	0%
1980	1,790	6	0.0004%
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1988	2,417	5	0.0003%
1989	—	0	0%
1990	—	0	0%
1991	2,295	6	0.0004%
1992	1,768	15	0.0009%
1993	2,431	6	0.0004%
1994	2,338	7	0.0005%
1995	1,775	16	0.0011%
1996	2,028	11	0.0007%
1997	1,939	13	0.0009%
1998	1,785	18	0.0012%
1999	1,241	52	0.0035%
2000	1,143	70	0.0046%
2001	1,269	54	0.0036%
2002	1,175	71	0.0047%
2003	1,133	82	0.0054%
2004	1,103	92	0.006%
2005	869	160	0.0105%
2006	794	209	0.0133%
2007	701	284	0.018%
2008	677	305	0.0197%
2009	649	333	0.0223%
2010	651	324	0.0225%
2011	628	327	0.023%
2012	386	734	0.0515%
2013	330	950	0.0667%
2014	299	1,157	0.0794%
2015	242	1,491	0.1025%
2016	218	1,760	0.1221%
2017	197	1,955	0.1401%
2018	202	1,960	0.1427%
2019	192	1,997	0.1475%
2020	190	1,972	0.1549%
2021	172	2,193	0.1794%
2022	188	1,992	0.151%

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17 Comments

Crystal Aug 20 at 10:07 am

It’s just a name that I knew would fit him and it did

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Noah Salant Feb 25 at 12:07 pm

Messiah is a real name, but it’s not popular.

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Destiny Dec 28 at 11:04 am

I just love the name messiah

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ShaNautica Oct 26 at 1:11 pm

I gave him a biblical name .

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Anae Jul 8 at 11:54 am

His father chose his name because he is the first and only boy and it means anointed one

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Darnisha Apr 17 at 12:51 pm

After I had a miscarriage 8 months later I was blessed to conceive again and because this time around my pregnancy was a blessing I choose to name him Messiah ” The Annoited One “

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Renea Jan 26 at 5:36 pm

I chose Messiah because it means leader. A name that I look forward to my son living up too

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Quocharika Jan 23 at 2:11 pm

Messiah came from King Jesus

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Jessica Dec 29 at 9:58 am

My only child’s name is Malachi Jayden so I wanted to stick with the biblical boy names that begin with with letter M. I love his name means ‘anointed one.’ Messiah’s middle name is Jordan like the river Jordan.

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Darnisha Nov 9 at 9:47 am

I choose the name Messiah because prior to my pregnancy I had a miscarriage. The hardest struggle any parent would go through. I was lost after loosing my child ! After 8 months I became pregnant again and after week 12 I had faith my baby will grow full term and with God’s guidance he allowed just that! I had two options when naming him either Mi’Laun or Messiah since it was Gods humble blessing I named him Messiah ??

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Sam Oct 28 at 2:47 pm

We wanted to give our son a powerful name. One he can carry and be a proud young man. We need him to know he’s a king and he is worthy and he will always be great in all that he does!

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Messiah Aug 24 at 12:58 pm

I choosed that s name cause it’s in the Bible and Messiah means he’s anointed

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Stephanie Gayle Jul 15 at 2:07 pm

His dad picked it and I loved it

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Imstillstanding Jun 23 at 11:56 am

Yj

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Damira Jun 12 at 5:55 am

It’s a biblical name

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Amy Jun 7 at 8:55 pm

Messiah was a blessing that came to me when I was going thru a very dark moment in my life. He saved me in so many ways.

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- Hayford Jun 7 at 5:49 am
  
  I chose Messiah for my son because I want him to lead and fight for the oppressed and the vulnerable
  
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