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Joshuah

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOSH-oo-ah /ˈdʒɑʃ.u.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Joshua, from the Hebrew Yehoshua, 'Yahweh is salvation' (yah, 'God', + yasha, 'to save'); a biblical leaderLow

In 30 seconds: Yahweh is salvation: Joshuah is a spelling of Joshua. Warm and classic (said 'JOSH-oo-ah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Joshua, from the Hebrew Yehoshua, 'Yahweh is salvation' (yah, 'God', + yasha, 'to save'); a biblical leader
U.S. rank (2024)#10325 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,862

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919692024

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

Joshuah is a spelling of Joshua, from the Hebrew Yehoshua, 'Yahweh is salvation' (yah, 'God', + yasha, 'to save'); a biblical leader. A classic name (said 'JOSH-oo-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a spelling of Joshua. Rare, God-is-salvation at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Joshuah is a spelling of Joshua, 'Yahweh is salvation' in Hebrew (yah, 'God', + yasha, 'to save') — the biblical leader who succeeded Moses — a classic choice (said 'JOSH-oo-ah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Joshuah — Hebrew; spelling of Joshua

Variations

JoshuaJoshua

Nicknames

Josh

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If you like Joshuah…

Joshua— the standard spelling
Josue— the Spanish form
Yeshua— the Hebrew root name
Jonah— a companion Jo- biblical name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Joshuah mean?

Joshuah is a spelling of Joshua, 'Yahweh is salvation' in Hebrew (yah + yasha).

How do you pronounce Joshuah?

It's said JOSH-oo-ah /ˈdʒɑʃ.u.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Joshuah a boy or girl name?

Joshuah is a boy's name.

How popular is Joshuah?

Joshuah is a rare name in the U.S.

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