BoyHebrew origin

Yehoshua: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

God is salvation, the full form of Joshua ringing with rescue.

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
4
Current rank
#1924
Peak
#1685 in 2019

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1970: #422319701980: #296319801990: #286319902000: #237520002005: #229420052010: #175920102015: #197720152020: #19242020#1#4223

What Yehoshua Means

Yehoshua is a boy name of Hebrew origin. God is salvation, the full form of Joshua ringing with rescue.

How Popular Yehoshua Is

Yehoshua currently ranks #1924 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1685 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Yehoshua

  • Yehoshua is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Yehoshua is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
  • It has strong biblical roots and enduring spiritual significance.

Names Like Yehoshua

Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Yehoshua

Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Yehoshua.

Questions About Yehoshua

What does Yehoshua mean?

Yehoshua is a boy name of Hebrew origin. God is salvation, the full form of Joshua ringing with rescue.

How popular is Yehoshua?

Yehoshua currently ranks #1924 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1685 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Yehoshua come from?

Yehoshua comes from Hebrew roots. Yehoshua is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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