Yoshua

“Yoshua means 'God is salvation'” — Associated with one of the leaders who succeeded Moses in t

Israel origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#3994US 2023

28Births / yr

↓Falling

448All-time births

📅 Since 198400

What does Yoshua mean and where does it come from?

Yoshua is a variant of the name Joshua, which is of Hebrew origin (יֵשׁוּעַ). The name Yoshua is used in various cultures, particularly in Israel, where it has biblical significance. The name has been popular among Jewish communities and is associated with one of the leaders who succeeded Moses in t

Cultural significance

Yoshua has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Israel-speaking communities, where it reflects values of yoshua means 'god is salvation'.

Peak popularity

Reached #3880 in 2008 — currently #3994 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Yoshua?

Yoshua works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Yoshua Grace

How popular is Yoshua right now?

Falling — down 306 spots — currently #3994 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1995–2023#3994 · Top 2.9%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#3994	28	▼ down 306 · -10% births
2022	#3688	31	▲ up 424 · +19% births
2021	#4112	26	▲ up 1664 · +73% births
2020	#5776	15	▼ down 159 · -6% births
2015	#5617	16	▼ down 1437 · -33% births
2010	#4180	24	▲ up 1892 · +85% births
2005	#6072	13	▼ down 604
2000	#5468	13	▼ down 433 · +8% births
1995	#5035	12	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Yoshua

Best Year2022Rank #3688

Peak Count31

Average Rank#4882

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1995 - 20239 years

The story of Yoshua

Yoshua is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1984. With 448 total births recorded, Yoshua remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #5035 in 1995 to #3994 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Yoshua in 2008:

Jacob Michael Ethan Joshua Daniel

Yoshua by decade

Yoshua peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
1980s	16
1990s	75
2000s	157
2010s ★	185
2020s	15

💎Yoshua has only 448 total recorded births since 1984 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Yoshua?

Common

YosYoOshua

What names sound and feel like Yoshua?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Yoshua also consider these

Joshua

Hebrew · יֵּשׁוּעַ, meaning 'Yahweh

English · A meaningful name

Common questions about the name Yoshua

What does the name Yoshua mean?

Yoshua means "Yoshua means 'God is salvation'" — a name rooted in Israel tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Yoshua?

Yoshua is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Yoshua have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Yoshua?

Yoshua originates from Israel tradition. Israel names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Yoshua trending right now?

Yoshua is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Yoshua a common or rare name?

Yoshua is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.