Yoshua
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God is salvation; the Lord saves
Origin: Hebrew — from Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ), the same root as Jesus
Popularity: Ranked #3236 in 2025 with 37 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Joshua. Shares the meaning 'God is salvation; the Lord saves.'
Similar names: yoshi, yehoshua, yashua, yeshua, yosuf, yossi
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Yoshua? About 1 in 89,959 babies born in 2025 were named Yoshua, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Yoshua
What does the name Yoshua mean?
Yoshua 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 Yoshua?
Yoshua has Hebrew — from Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ), the same root as Jesus origin. The traditional meaning is “God is salvation; the Lord saves”.
How popular is Yoshua?
Yoshua ranked #3181 in 2025 — given to 37 babies that year.
When was Yoshua most popular?
Yoshua peaked in 2025 with 37 babies registered that year.
Is Yoshua a boy or girl name?
Yoshua is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Yoshuas in registered births are male.
Is the name Yoshua rising or falling in popularity?
Yoshua has risen 2658 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5839 in 2020 to #3181 in 2025.
How long has Yoshua been recorded?
Yoshua appears in birth records across 37 years — from 1984 through 2025.