Massiah

Massiah - A very unique male name

Massiah appeared on the charts for the first time in 2003 on position #3847. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Massiah and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Massiah? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Massiah. The baby boy name Massiah was given to 22 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2357 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 66,649 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Massiah peaked in popularity 6 years ago in 2020 on position 1354.

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Massiah is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Massiah is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #1,313 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,217.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Massiah is where you live.

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Massiah origin and meaning

Hebrew — respelled

A respelling of Messiah, from Hebrew mashiach, 'anointed one'

Massiah is a spelling variant of Messiah, the religious title turned given name that rose in the US in the 2000s. This spelling appeared in 2003 and peaked in 2020, and has fallen sharply since. The underlying word is ancient; its use as a personal name is modern and, for some, provocative.

Attested etymology

Massiah is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Massiah, pop culture references for the name Massiah and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Massiah

We've found the following names that sound similar to Massiah, sorted by popularity.

Mike / Max / Micah / Moses / Mack / Moises / Messiah / Mickey / Moshe / Mekhi /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Massiah

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Massiah a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Massiah?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

muh-SY-uh · /məˈsaɪə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Messiah — The standard spelling; a separate, more common name.
• Masiah — Another respelling.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2003, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

BiblicalWord name

Why parents choose it

The Messiah sound with an a-spelling; a name chosen for its spiritual weight, now past its 2020 peak.

Worth knowing

• Messiah is a sacred title in Judaism and Christianity; some will find its use as a name objectionable.
• Will be spelled Messiah by default.