Nessiah is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'miracle'. It's an uncommon yet captivating choice for a given name. The name Nessiah was popularized by the late singer-songwriter Prince, who chose it as his new name after becoming a Jehovah's Witness in 2001. Despite its modern fame, Nessiah is a name with ancient roots, appearing in the Old Testament of the Bible as the name of one of King Solomon's advisors.
The name Nessiah experienced periods of popularity with six births each in 2003, 2007, 2008, and 2011, indicating a consistent demand during these years. However, there was a significant spike in popularity in 2014 with ten births, followed by a decline to five births in both 2016 and 2017. Overall, Nessiah has seen a total of forty-nine births since 2003.