Jashua
Jashua is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is salvation.
Origin and history
Jashua is a modern phonetic variant of the biblical name Joshua, originating from the Hebrew name Yehoshua. It shares the traditional meaning 'God is salvation'. In the United States, it serves as a rare, alternative spelling of a classic boy's name.
Popularity in the United States
1,710 babies in the United States have been named Jashua since 1880. It ranks #3077 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1882.
States where it is most popular
- NY (39.2 %)
- CA (30.8 %)
- FL (11.5 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- IL (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 122 |
| 1980-1990 | 536 |
| 1990-2000 | 445 |
| 2000-2010 | 399 |
| 2010-2019 | 163 |
| 2020-2029 | 45 |
Nicknames
Josh
Fun facts
- Jashua traces back to the ancient Hebrew name Yehoshua, which also gives rise to the names Joshua and Jesus.
- The spelling Jashua reflects an a-vowel sound in the first syllable, mirroring certain regional accents or vocal renderings of Joshua.