UK boy's name
Mosiah
Of Hebrew origin, the name meaning "drawn out of water".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mosiah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mosiah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 8 births.
This profile covers 43 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2012 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 88% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 43 living people in the UK are called Mosiah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mosiah ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 8 boys were registered as Mosiah.
- • About 43 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mosiah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2023
8 births
Estimated living
43
2026
Meaning
What does Mosiah mean?
The given name Mosiah has its roots in ancient Hebrew, originating from the time when the Israelites were still a united kingdom under the reign of King Solomon, around the 10th century BCE. It is derived from the Hebrew word "moshiah," which means "deliverer" or "savior." This name has a strong religious connotation and is often associated with the concept of salvation or deliverance from oppression.
The name Mosiah is prominently mentioned in the Book of Mormon, a sacred text of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). In the Book of Mormon, Mosiah is the name of two significant figures: Mosiah I, a king of the Nephites who lived around 150 BCE, and his grandson, Mosiah II, who reigned from approximately 124 BCE to 91 BCE. These figures played crucial roles in the narrative of the Book of Mormon, and their names have become significant within the LDS faith.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Mosiah can be found in the biblical Book of Exodus, where it is mentioned as the name of one of the sons of Levi, the patriarch of the Levite tribe. However, the name itself is not widely attested in ancient Hebrew texts beyond this reference.
Throughout history, the name Mosiah has been relatively uncommon, but a few notable individuals have borne this name:
1. Mosiah I (c. 210 BCE - c. 148 BCE), a king of the Nephites in the Book of Mormon, known for his leadership and commitment to justice. 2. Mosiah II (c. 148 BCE - c. 91 BCE), the grandson of Mosiah I and a renowned king of the Nephites, known for his wisdom and his efforts to preserve the teachings of his forefathers. 3. Mosiah Lyman Hancock (1824-1892), an early member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a pioneer who helped establish settlements in Utah and Idaho. 4. Mosiah Hancock (1834-1913), a son of Mosiah Lyman Hancock and a prominent leader in the LDS Church, serving as a stake president and a member of the General Authority. 5. Mosiah L. Hancock (1865-1942), a grandson of Mosiah Lyman Hancock and a leader in the LDS Church, serving as a stake president and a member of the General Authority.
While the name Mosiah has remained relatively uncommon outside of specific religious contexts, it carries a rich historical significance and a connection to ancient Hebrew and LDS traditions, representing the concept of deliverance and leadership.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mosiah over time
The chart below shows babies named Mosiah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mosiah, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mosiah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mosiah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3365 | 23 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4500 | 20 | 6 |
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- Muhammed 11,527
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FAQ
Mosiah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mosiah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mosiah was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Mosiah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 8 babies registered as Mosiah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mosiah?
Of Hebrew origin, the name meaning "drawn out of water".
How many people are called Mosiah in the UK?
A total of 43 babies have been registered as Mosiah across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.