Josi Girl

Popularity: #931 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOH-zee / /ˈdʒoʊ.zi/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: God is salvation; English: diminutive of Josephine

Historical & Cultural Background

Josi is often considered a diminutive form of the name Josephine, which has roots in Hebrew. The name Josephine has been popular in various cultures and has been used in literature and history. In Hebrew, the name signifies a connection to faith and salvation. Josi has gained popularity as a standalone name in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Josi has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

JodieJoyceJocelynJovitaJovannyJovany

Variants

  • Josie
  • Jozie

International Variants

  • Josefina (Spanish)
  • Joséphine (French)

Famous people named Josi

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Fictional characters named Josi

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Sibling Suggestions

JosiahJasmineJennaJadeJoy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Josi was first seen in the United States in 1959. Josi has ranked as high as #1254 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Josi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Josi (1995)

StateBirthsShare
MO 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19598
19605
19665
19675
19698
19726
19737
197412
197519
197614
197710
197812
19798
198014
198113
198211
198318
198411
19856
198611
198710
198817
198919
199027
199122
199216
199327
199418
199524
199627
199725
199815
199935
200027
200132
200236
200321
200429
200531
200630
200722
200822
200919
201026
201119
201221
201315
201417
201520
201618
201722
201816
201913
202021
202122
202220
202323
202419