Joesiah
Joesiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God heals, supported by Yahweh.
Origin and history
Joesiah is a modern U.S. spelling variant of the biblical name Josiah, blending elements of Joe and Josiah. It derives from Hebrew root elements meaning 'God heals' or 'supported by God'. The name is relatively rare in the United States, seeing modest usage as a contemporary alternative to traditional scriptural names.
Popularity in the United States
644 babies in the United States have been named Joesiah since 1880. It ranks #4032 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1784.
States where it is most popular
- TX (59.5 %)
- CA (36.2 %)
- KY (4.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 186 |
| 2010-2019 | 315 |
| 2020-2029 | 143 |
Nicknames
Joe, Joey, Siah
Fun facts
- Joesiah functions as a modern phonetic spelling variant of the classic biblical name Josiah.
- The spelling Joesiah has seen increased usage in the United States primarily in the 21st century.