Jeshua
Jeshua is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh is salvation, or God saves.
Origin and history
Jeshua is an alternate transliteration of the Hebrew name Yeshua, which is an abbreviated late form of Yehoshua (Joshua). It shares the same root as the name Jesus. In the United States, Jeshua is a less common alternative to Joshua, maintaining steady, niche usage among parents seeking a biblical option.
Popularity in the United States
2,623 babies in the United States have been named Jeshua since 1880. It ranks #2533 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1672.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.7 %)
- TX (25.7 %)
- FL (9.5 %)
- AZ (5.2 %)
- NY (4 %)
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 | 87 |
| 1980-1990 | 188 |
| 1990-2000 | 278 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,026 |
| 2010-2019 | 789 |
| 2020-2029 | 255 |
Nicknames
Josh, Jess
Fun facts
- Jeshua is a direct transliteration of the original Hebrew form from which both Joshua and Jesus are derived.
- In the Hebrew Bible, Jeshua is the name of several figures, including a high priest mentioned in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.