Maaseiah
given name · Latin script
Meaning: In the biblical narrative, Maaseiah is a minor historical figure whose presence illustrates the well-organized and powerful administration of King Uzziah's reign
Recorded as a male name· opposite-gender records fall within measured source noise
Maaseiah is a given name written in the Latin script, most frequently recorded in the United States.
- NGNigeria
- USUnited States
Where the name is found, darker where our sources hold more of it. No national register counts its bearers anywhere we hold data, so the map carries no figures. One hue, darker where it is more common; hover a country for its figure.
Meaning & origin(measured from records)
In the biblical narrative, Maaseiah is a minor historical figure whose presence illustrates the well-organized and powerful administration of King Uzziah's reign. His name, meaning "work of Yahweh," reflects the common Israelite practice of incorporating God's name into personal names, signifying a dedication of one's life and actions to God.
Sources 1
- Biblical Names Compiled Database
Where in the world(measured from records)
Recorded in:
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Other recorded senses(measured from records)
Maaseiah is also recorded in 5 other lexicons, as a different name or as an ordinary word. These are senses of the spelling, not of the name above.
The name Maaseiah means "work of Yahweh," reflecting the common Hebrew practice of creating theophoric names that express a relationship to or attribute of God. The story of this particular Maaseiah serves as a case study in the importance of covenantal purity and accountability within the religious leadership of post-exilic Judaism.
as a nameBiblical Names Compiled Database
Maaseiah is a traditional Hebrew name meaning 'work of the Lord.' While not common, it has a strong biblical heritage and is associated with the rebuilding of Jerusalem. In the Bible, it is the name of several figures, including a man from the tribe of Benjamin who helped resettle the holy city after the exile.
as a nameBiblical Names Compiled Database
The name Maaseiah is theophoric, meaning it incorporates the name of God. It signifies that the bearer is considered a "work of Yahweh" (or "the Lord's work"), reflecting a belief that a person's life and actions are a result of divine creation and purpose.
as a nameBiblical Names Compiled Database
Maaseiah is a biblical Hebrew name meaning "work of the Lord." In the Old Testament, Maaseiah was a Levite musician who participated in the sacred ceremonies of ancient Israel, making it a name associated with faithful service, worship, and divine purpose.
as a nameBiblical Names Compiled Database
The name Maaseiah means "work of Yahweh" or "deed of the LORD," reflecting a common Hebrew practice of creating theophoric names that attribute action and creation to God. It signifies that the bearer is a product of God's divine work and purpose.
as a nameBiblical Names Compiled Database
Ordered by how much of this spelling's record each language holds, so a sense from a language the name is barely used in sits last rather than first.
Evidence(measured from records)
Attested in 2 sources across 2 countries.
| Country | Register | Year | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | SSA — National Baby Names (1880–present) | 2017 | 6 | — |
| US United States | SSA — National Baby Names (1880–present) | 2016 | 5 | — |
| US United States | SSA — National Baby Names (1880–present) | 2014 | 5 | — |
| GY Guyana | Guyana — Official List of Electors July 2025 | 2025 | 1 | #593 |
Register rows as of the 2026-10-09 data build.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the name Maaseiah mean, and where does it come from?
- In the biblical narrative, Maaseiah is a minor historical figure whose presence illustrates the well-organized and powerful administration of King Uzziah's reign. Recorded by Biblical Names Compiled Database.
- Is Maaseiah a male or female name?
- Maaseiah is a male name in our records. Opposite-gender entries fall within the cross-gender noise we measure in the source data, so we don't report them as usage.
- In which country does Maaseiah have the most bearers?
- Maaseiah is most frequently recorded in the United States.
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About this data
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Statistics are aggregated from the Mondonomo name corpus; related names and etymology are inferred from the name graph; pronunciation and any machine-marked transliterations are model-generated. Read how the numbers are made, including their known failure modes, and where the data comes from.
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Cite this page Mondonomo, “Maaseiah”. Data snapshot 2026-10-10.