Yoshua

Q: What is the origin of Yoshua?

Yoshua is of Hebrew origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Yoshua a boy name?

Yoshua is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 7 months ago

Meaning

"Yahweh Is Salvation"

Yoshua is a variant form of Joshua from Hebrew, though it may also be influenced by Japanese phonology in spelling.

Themes:biblicalvarianthebrewtheophoric

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Yoshua

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3676Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

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Yoshua did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Yoshua Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Yoshua.

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yosy

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yosh

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yie

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shua

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huay

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Yoshua mean?

Yoshua means "Yahweh Is Salvation". Yoshua is a variant form of Joshua from Hebrew, though it may also be influenced by Japanese phonology in spelling.

What is the origin of Yoshua?

Yoshua is of Hebrew origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Yoshua?

According to the latest SSA data, Yoshua is currently ranked #3676 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Yoshua a boy name?

Yoshua is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Yoshua?

Popular nicknames for Yoshua include yosy, yosh, yie, yy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Yoshua?

There are many names similar to Yoshua in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Japanese

Syllables2

Length6 letters

US Rank#3676

Trend↑ Rising

Starts withY

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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