Jashua Boy

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JASH-oo-uh //ˈdʒæʃ.ʊ.ə//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: God is salvation; English: variant of Joshua

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jashua is derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, which means "Yahweh is salvation." This name evolved into the Greek form Iesous, which was later adopted into Latin as Iesus. The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where it was rendered as Josse or Josue, before finally entering the English language as Joshua.

The variant Jashua appears to be a modern adaptation or phonetic variation of Joshua, maintaining the core meaning associated with divine salvation. Historically, the name Joshua is significant in biblical texts, particularly as the name of the leader who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land, as recounted in the Book of Joshua, which is part of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament.

This narrative dates back to the 13th century BCE, marking Joshua as a pivotal figure in Jewish history and theology. The name has been carried through centuries, with notable biblical figures and saints bearing it, contributing to its enduring legacy in religious contexts.

Culturally, the name Joshua has been associated with themes of leadership, faith, and divine guidance, resonating deeply within Judeo-Christian traditions. The name's historical significance is further emphasized by its frequent appearances in religious texts and its symbolic representation of hope and deliverance.

Diminutive forms such as Josh have emerged in various cultures, reflecting the name's adaptability and continued relevance. Overall, Jashua, as a variant of Joshua, encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical milestones, and cultural resonance.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jashua was first seen in the United States in 1971.

Jashua has ranked as high as #2675 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Texas, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Jashua has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jashua is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jashua was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jashua.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 5 5
2024 8 8
2023 11 11
2022 7 7
2021 7 7
2020 7 7
2019 6 6
2018 12 12
2017 11 11
2016 13 13
2015 11 11
2014 13 13
2013 22 22
2012 17 17
2011 23 23
2010 35 35
2009 43 43
2008 42 42
2007 52 52
2006 51 51
2005 33 33
2004 41 41
2003 31 31
2002 36 36
2001 34 34
2000 36 36
1999 34 34
1998 47 47
1997 34 34
1996 35 35
1995 41 41
1994 49 49
1993 57 57
1992 46 46
1991 45 45
1990 57 57
1989 64 64
1988 47 47
1987 73 73
1986 61 61
1985 66 66
1984 46 46
1983 51 51
1982 50 50
1981 45 45
1980 33 33
1979 25 25
1978 22 22
1977 20 20
1976 17 17
1975 14 14
1974 8 8
1973 10 10
1971 6 6

Top States for Jashua (2017)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 5
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