Joash

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOH-ash /ˈdʒoʊ.æʃ/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Yoash, 'Yahweh has given/bestowed' — the king hidden in the temple as a babyMedium

In 30 seconds: Smuggled to the throne: Joash — 'God has given' — was hidden in the temple at one and crowned at seven. Scripture's best rescue plot.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Yoash, 'Yahweh has given/bestowed' — the king hidden in the temple as a baby

U.S. rank (2025)#4613 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 406

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Joash comes from Hebrew Yoash — read 'Yahweh has given' (parsings vary, which we note) — the boy-king saved by his aunt and crowned in a temple coup.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, God-given at the root, and rescue-plotted.

Did you know? Baby Joash survived a queen's purge hidden in the temple six years — then took the throne at seven, repaired it, and reigned forty years.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Joash — parsings vary

Variations

JehoashYoash

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Joash
King of Judah mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, reigned approximately 835–796 BC

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Joash mean?

Joash is Hebrew, read 'Yahweh has given'; parsings vary.

How do you pronounce Joash?

It's said JOH-ash /ˈdʒoʊ.æʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Joash a boy or girl name?

Joash is a boy's name.

How popular is Joash?

Joash is a rare name in the U.S.