Yosias Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: yo-SEE-us //joʊˈsiːəs//
Origin: Hebrew; Greek
Meaning: Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew); variant of Jesus (Greek)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew culture, Yosias is derived from the name Josiah, a biblical king known for his reforms and dedication to the worship of Yahweh. The Greek variant connects to the New Testament, where similar names signify salvation through Jesus.
The name has been used in various Christian contexts, reflecting its religious significance across cultures.
Famous people named Yosias
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Yosias — biblical figure.
Yosias M. — notable figure in religious studies.
Fictional characters named Yosias
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Yosias — character in religious texts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yosias was first seen in the United States in 2021.
Yosias has ranked as high as #1357 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Yosias has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Yosias 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 Yosias was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Yosias
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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 Yosias.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |