Joshua: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ohsh-oo-ah
Origin: Israel
gender-female

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Mar 01, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: God is salvation

The name Joshua has its roots in Hebrew, meaning "God is salvation. Joshua, " It has been a popular name across various cultures, particularly in Jewish and Christian traditions. The biblical figure Joshua, who succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelites, has made the name significant. Joshua, The use of the name has remained consistent over time, with its popularity fluctuating but remaining a timeless choice. Joshua is a strong and confident name, celebrated for its boldness and resilience, making it ideal for individuals with a dynamic spirit.

Joshua Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Joshua is currently #13912 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Joshua is currently #7913 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Joshua is currently #6761 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Joshua is currently #3795 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Wikipedia, NSW Births Deaths and Marriages, QLD Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, WA Registry of Births, SA Registry of Births, VIC Registry of Births, Social Security Administration

arrow-icon Joshua
arrow-icon