US Popularity:342
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Anointed one
Messiah is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “anointed one.” In Christianity and Judaism, the name Messiah is used to refer to a promised savior or deliverer, anointed by God. Christians believe the Messiah is Jesus Christ, while Jewish beliefs hold that the Messiah will rule the united tribes as the future King of Israel. Messiah could be considered the English version of the popular Spanish and Italian names Salvador and Salvatore, both meaning “savior.” If you’re looking for a strong spiritual name for baby, Messiah is a bold choice.

Messiah Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Messiah is currently #3571 on The Bump
Boy:Messiah is currently #1158 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Messiah is currently #342 in U.S. births
Boy:Messiah is currently #121 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#342
in 2022
- 35
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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