The anointed one
Messai is an Amharic name of Ethiopian origin, derived from the Semitic root for 'anointed' or 'Messiah'. It carries a significant spiritual weight, often used to denote a child who is seen as a gift or a chosen one. While rare in the United States, it is a respected name within East African communities.
Less common today
Messai isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,793 in 2022.
Ethiopian-American filmmaker and producer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
