Yeshua
Yeshua is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh is salvation.
Origin and history
Yeshua is an ancient Hebrew and Aramaic name from which the names Joshua and Jesus are derived. It has seen steady, growing usage in the United States in recent decades, particularly within Christian and Messianic Jewish communities. The name carries strong historical and spiritual resonance while offering a distinctive alternative to Joshua.
Popularity in the United States
2,703 babies in the United States have been named Yeshua since 1880. It ranks #2492 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1111.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.4 %)
- TX (23.9 %)
- FL (13.7 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 69 |
| 2000-2010 | 452 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,236 |
| 2020-2029 | 936 |
Fun facts
- Yeshua is the original Hebrew/Aramaic name that was translated into Greek as Iesous and eventually into English as Jesus.
- Although an ancient name, its use as a given name in the U.S. has increased notably since the late 20th century.