Unknown; likely a modern variant of Messiah
Dessiah is a rare modern name with no established historical etymology. It is most likely a creative variation of the name Messiah, which comes from the Hebrew word 'mashiach' meaning 'anointed one'. The addition of the 'D' prefix is a common trend in American naming to create a unique sound while retaining a familiar rhythmic structure.
Less common today
Dessiah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,685 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).