Messiah
Meaninganointed one · Hebrew
- US rank
- #207
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #172 in 2021
1,666 babies were named Messiah in the US in 2025. It has dropped 17 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1994–2025
US births per million boys, 1973–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Messiah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,025 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Messiah, 1,666 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Messiah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMessiah first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #172.
- Then vs nowMessiah is 18× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 18,018 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,025.
- Where it's lovedMessiah is most popular in Washington, D.C., where it ranks #60, followed by Mississippi (#64) and Georgia (#91). It's in the top 1,000 in 36 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Messiah means “anointed one”.
About the name Messiah
Messiah is a boy name of English origin meaning “anointed one”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-iah”. US birth records list Messiah for boys from 1973 to 2025, in 50 of those 53 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #172 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #207, with 1,666 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.9 | 203,390 girls |
| 2000s | 24 | 41,477 girls |
| 2010s | 24 | 41,999 girls |
| 2020s | 12 | 83,449 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.6 | 274,510 boys |
| 1980s | 2.8 | 354,610 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 64,893 boys |
| 2000s | 102 | 9,815 boys |
| 2010s | 697 | 1,434 boys |
| 2020s | 1,120 | 893 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Messiah
What does the name Messiah mean?
Messiah means “anointed one” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Messiah?
Messiah has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Messiah a boy or girl name?
Messiah is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Messiah?
Messiah ranked #207 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,666 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#172).