Jeshua
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God is salvation; the Lord saves
Origin: Hebrew — from Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ), the same root as Jesus
Popularity: Ranked #2585 in 2025 with 51 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Joshua. Shares the meaning 'God is salvation; the Lord saves.'
Similar names: jehu, jashua, jesus, joshua, joshuah, jeshurun, jess, jessa
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Jeshua? About 1 in 65,265 babies born in 2025 were named Jeshua, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Jeshua
What does the name Jeshua mean?
Jeshua means “God is salvation; the Lord saves” from Hebrew — from Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ), the same root as Jesus roots.
What is the origin of the name Jeshua?
Jeshua has Hebrew — from Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ), the same root as Jesus origin. The traditional meaning is “God is salvation; the Lord saves”.
How popular is Jeshua?
Jeshua ranked #2572 in 2025 — given to 51 babies that year.
When was Jeshua most popular?
Jeshua peaked in 2007 with 164 babies registered that year.
Is Jeshua a boy or girl name?
Jeshua is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Jeshuas in registered births are male.
Is the name Jeshua rising or falling in popularity?
Jeshua has risen 470 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3042 in 2020 to #2572 in 2025.
How long has Jeshua been recorded?
Jeshua appears in birth records across 53 years — from 1973 through 2025.