Joshia Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOH-shee-uh / /ˈdʒɒʃ.i.ə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is salvation; English: variant of Joshua
Historical & Cultural Background
Joshia is a variant of the name Joshua, which has biblical origins. In the Hebrew Bible, Joshua was a leader who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly among English-speaking populations. Its usage has evolved over time, with modern adaptations like Joshia emerging.
Trend Summary
Joshia is a less common variant and has not seen significant popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Josiah
- Josh
International Variants
- Josías (Spanish)
- Josué (French)
- Yoshua (Hebrew)
Famous people named Joshia
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Fictional characters named Joshia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Joshia was first seen in the United States in 1981. Joshia has ranked as high as #1364 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Joshia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Joshia
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |