Masiah
Masiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Anointed one.
Origin and history
Masiah is a contemporary spelling variant of Messiah, derived from the Hebrew word for 'anointed one'. It has gained popularity in the United States in recent years as part of a trend toward modern spiritual and virtue names. Its usage has steadily risen in 21st-century U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,204 babies in the United States have been named Masiah since 1880. It ranks #3493 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1475.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.5 %)
- FL (15.5 %)
- CA (9.3 %)
- GA (9.3 %)
- NC (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 21 |
| 2000-2010 | 123 |
| 2010-2019 | 604 |
| 2020-2029 | 456 |
Fun facts
- Masiah developed as a phonetic spelling variant of the title Messiah.
- The name has seen significant usage growth in the United States mostly in the 2010s and 2020s.