Yehoshua
Yehoshua is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is salvation or Yahweh saves.
Origin and history
Yehoshua is a classical Hebrew male name meaning 'God is salvation'. It is the original Hebrew form from which the names Joshua and Jesus are derived. In the United States, it is most frequently chosen within Jewish communities and maintains a consistent niche usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,442 babies in the United States have been named Yehoshua since 1880. It ranks #2624 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1454.
States where it is most popular
- NY (58.5 %)
- NJ (37.4 %)
- CA (2.9 %)
- FL (0.65 %)
- IL (0.27 %)
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 | 88 |
| 1980-1990 | 190 |
| 1990-2000 | 333 |
| 2000-2010 | 571 |
| 2010-2019 | 778 |
| 2020-2029 | 482 |
Famous people named Yehoshua
- Yehoshua Kenaz: Novelist, Translator
Fun facts
- Yehoshua is the linguistic origin for both the modern English name Joshua and, via Greek translations, the name Jesus.
- In the Hebrew Bible, Yehoshua son of Nun was appointed by God to lead the tribes of Israel across the Jordan River.