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Josi

♀ Girl

Pronounced JOH-see /ˈdʒoʊ.si/High

Meaning: A pet form of Josephine — from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; God shall increase'Low

In 30 seconds: God will add: Josi pets Josephine — 'God will add'. Friendly, classic, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA pet form of Josephine — from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; God shall increase'

U.S. rank (2024)#6248 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,046

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

Josi is a pet form of Josephine — from the Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; God shall increase' (Joseph was Jacob's beloved son). A friendly, classic nickname-name (the -i styling personalizes it; the full name is Josephine).

In the U.S. it appears beside Josie. Rare in this spelling, God-will-add at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Josephine comes from the Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; God shall increase' — Josi is its friendly pet form (said 'JOH-see').

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Josephine — root etymology

Variations

JosieJosephineJosey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Josi mean?

Josi pets Josephine — Hebrew 'God will add; God shall increase'.

How do you pronounce Josi?

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

Is Josi a boy or girl name?

Josi is a girl's name.

How popular is Josi?

Josi is a rare name in the U.S.