Anointed one
A modern phonetic spelling of the Hebrew title Messiah, which refers to a promised deliverer or savior. In a religious context, it signifies one who has been consecrated with holy oil for a divine purpose.
Less common today
Messiyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,653 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
