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Messiah

Pronunciation: [ m-uhs-EYE-uh ]

Girl Name #7,864 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Messiah is a girl name, recorded for 14 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-uhs-EYE-uh.

Parents who love the name Messiah often also consider Meta, Melissa, Melvina .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#7,864
Total SSA Count
14

Nicknames

Mes Mey Mesie Messie

Also a Boy Name

Messiah is also used as a boy name, ranked #203.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Messiah

Is Messiah a boy or girl name?
Messiah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #7864. As a boy name, it is ranked #203. Messiah is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Messiah?
Messiah is pronounced m-uhs-EYE-uh.
How popular is the name Messiah?
Messiah is currently ranked #7864 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Messiah?
Common nicknames for Messiah include Mes, Mey, Mesie, and Messie.
Is Messiah a common or rare name?
Messiah is an uncommon name, ranked #7864 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Messiah

Messiah is a girl name .

Is Messiah a boy or girl name? Messiah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,864 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #203. Messiah is more commonly used as a boy name.

Messiah is currently ranked #7,864 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Messiah include Mes, Mey, Mesie, and Messie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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