Yehoshua

Yehoshua is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 69 boys in the United States.

Yehoshua at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Yehoshua

Yehoshua belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Yehoshua first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1688 in 2019, and in 2024 69 babies received the name — 2,348 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Yehoshua in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#1688 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Yehoshua in 2024
69
Total since 1880
2,348

Yehoshua in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2254 in 2002
Babies named Yehoshua in 2025
8
Total since 1996
101

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yehoshua mean?

The meaning of Yehoshua is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Yehoshua a boy or girl name?

Yehoshua is a boy name. In 2024, 69 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Yehoshua?

Yehoshua comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Yehoshua?

Yehoshua first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #1688 in 2019, and 69 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].