Joshwa Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOSH-wah / /ˈdʒɒʃ.wə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is salvation; English: variant of Joshua
Historical & Cultural Background
Joshwa is a variant of the name Joshua, which has biblical origins. In the Bible, Joshua was the leader who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its usage has evolved over time, leading to different spellings and forms.
Trend Summary
Joshwa is less common than its variant Joshua, which has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Joshua
- Josha
International Variants
- Yoshua (Hebrew)
- Josué (Spanish)
- Jozua (Dutch)
Famous people named Joshwa
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Joshwa was first seen in the United States in 1975. Joshwa has ranked as high as #1317 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Joshwa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Joshwa (2006)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |