Mosiah
Mosiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Deliverer, savior, or drawn out.
Origin and history
Mosiah is a masculine name with roots in ancient Hebrew, notably prominent within the scriptures of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It likely derives from Hebrew roots meaning 'deliverer' or 'savior'. While historically uncommon, the name has seen steady usage in the United States, particularly within Latter-day Saint communities.
Popularity in the United States
798 babies in the United States have been named Mosiah since 1880. It ranks #3878 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1690.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.8 %)
- TX (28.8 %)
- GA (9.9 %)
- IL (9.9 %)
- FL (9 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 66 |
| 2000-2010 | 183 |
| 2010-2019 | 307 |
| 2020-2029 | 237 |
Fun facts
- In the Book of Mormon, Mosiah is the name of two major prophets and kings, as well as one of the constituent books.
- Etymologically, Mosiah shares roots with the Hebrew word 'moshia', which denotes a helper or savior.