Boy nameCurrently #203 in the USSteady
Messiah
//məˈsaɪə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20217 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Messiah's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Messiah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Messiah |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 120 |
| 2000 | 145 |
| 2001 | 114 |
| 2002 | 130 |
| 2003 | 148 |
| 2004 | 182 |
| 2005 | 239 |
| 2006 | 330 |
| 2007 | 388 |
| 2008 | 399 |
| 2009 | 423 |
| 2010 | 421 |
| 2011 | 423 |
| 2012 | 817 |
| 2013 | 1,012 |
| 2014 | 1,227 |
| 2015 | 1,565 |
| 2016 | 1,834 |
| 2017 | 2,025 |
| 2018 | 2,034 |
| 2019 | 2,059 |
| 2020 | 2,060 |
| 2021 | 2,265 |
| 2022 | 2,040 |
| 2023 | 1,927 |
| 2024 | 1,748 |
Messiah through the decades
- Messiah peaked in 2021, when 2,265 babies were named Messiah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Messiah has risen 244% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Messiah currently ranks #203 in the US and is holding steady.