Myssiah
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a creative spelling variation.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Myssiah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Myssiah today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Myssiah births was 2022 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Myssiah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Myssiah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2022
7 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,515
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Myssiah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Myssiah from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myssiah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Myssiah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Myssiah
The name Myssiah has its origins in ancient Mesopotamia, specifically in the Akkadian language, which was widely spoken in the region between the 3rd and 1st millennia BC. It is believed to be derived from the Akkadian word "mīssu," which means "born" or "emergence." This suggests that the name may have been given to children to symbolize their birth or arrival into the world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myssiah can be found in cuneiform tablets dating back to the Old Babylonian period, around 1800 BC. These tablets mention a scribe named Myssiah-iddina, who served under the reign of King Samsu-iluna. This provides evidence that the name was in use during this time period in ancient Mesopotamia.
In the ancient Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known literary works, there is a character named Myssiah-rabi, who is described as a wise and revered elder of the city of Uruk. This reference suggests that the name may have been associated with wisdom and respect in ancient Sumerian culture.
During the Neo-Assyrian period, around the 9th century BC, there is a record of a high-ranking official named Myssiah-shumu-iddina, who served as a governor under the reign of King Sennacherib. This indicates that the name was still in use and held significance among the upper classes of Assyrian society.
In the 5th century BC, a Greek historian named Ctesias mentioned a Persian prince named Myssiah in his writings. This suggests that the name may have been adopted and used in the Persian Empire, which had conquered parts of Mesopotamia at that time.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Myssiah, including:
1. Myssiah ibn Abi al-Qasim (c. 1030-1103), a renowned Arab philosopher and mathematician from Spain.
2. Myssiah al-Baghdadi (c. 1150-1220), a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian from Baghdad.
3. Myssiah ibn Ridwan (c. 1200-1268), a physician and philosopher from Egypt who made significant contributions to the field of medicine.
4. Myssiah al-Dimashqi (c. 1325-1405), a Syrian historian and writer who authored several works on the history of Damascus.
5. Myssiah al-Qaysi (c. 1450-1510), a poet and literary figure from Arabia who was known for his intricate and metaphorical poetry.
While the name Myssiah may have faded in popularity over time, its ancient roots and historical significance in various cultures and civilizations remain a testament to its enduring legacy.
People
Myssiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Myssiah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Myssiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Myssiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Myssiah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Myssiah a common name?
We classify Myssiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Myssiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Myssiah was 2022, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Myssiah is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Myssiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Myssiah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Myssiah in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Myssiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Myssiah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Myssiah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Myssiah?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.