Yoshua Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationyo-SHOO-ah / joʊˈʃuːəHebrew; Spanish
Meaning
Hebrew: God is salvation; Spanish: variant of Joshua
Historical & Cultural Background
Yoshua is a variant of the name Joshua, which has biblical origins in Hebrew. The name is associated with the biblical figure who succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelites. In Spanish-speaking cultures, Yoshua is often used as a modern adaptation of Joshua. The name has gained popularity in various cultures due to its religious significance and positive meaning.
Trend Summary
Yoshua has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Yoshua
- Joshua
International Variants
- Josué (Spanish)
- Yeshua (Hebrew)
- Jozua (Dutch)
Famous people named Yoshua
Yoshua Bengio is a Canadian computer scientist known for his work in artificial intelligence and deep learning.
Yoshua Sharf is a notable Israeli artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary art.
Yoshua Zohar is an Israeli politician who has served in various governmental roles.
Yoshua Kurland is a prominent American entrepreneur known for his innovations in technology.
Fictional characters named Yoshua
Yoshua is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy', known for his role as a wise mentor.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yoshua was first seen in the United States in 1984. Yoshua has ranked as high as #1362 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Yoshua has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yoshua (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 31 |