Joshuah
Joshuah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is salvation.
Origin and history
Joshuah is a variant spelling of Joshua, which derives from the Hebrew name Yehoshua meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. While less common than the standard spelling, it maintains a steady presence in the United States. It carries deep Biblical roots and traditional resonance.
Popularity in the United States
2,873 babies in the United States have been named Joshuah since 1880. It ranks #2418 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1866.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.7 %)
- TX (17.9 %)
- NY (13.6 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 230 |
| 1980-1990 | 754 |
| 1990-2000 | 782 |
| 2000-2010 | 688 |
| 2010-2019 | 353 |
| 2020-2029 | 61 |
Nicknames
Josh
Fun facts
- Joshuah incorporates an extra 'h' at the end, echoing the traditional Hebrew transliteration ending seen in names like Hannah or Judah.
- The name shares the same ancient Hebrew origin as Jesus, both deriving from Yehoshua.