Declining since 1986, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Jashua since 1971
Babies named Jashua per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 122 |
| 1980s | 536 |
| 1990s | 445 |
| 2000s | 399 |
| 2010s | 163 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Jashua, a modern respelling of the biblical Joshua, has seen limited but steady use since its first recorded appearance in 1971. The name peaked in popularity in 1987, with 1 in 341,615 boys receiving the name in 2025. Its trajectory has been gradually falling since 1986, reflecting a shift away from this particular variant. Jashua remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a familiar sound with a unique spelling, though it has never been among the top-ranked names in any state.
Jashua is a variant spelling of Joshua, which originates from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning 'the Lord is salvation'. The name appears in the Bible as the successor of Moses. The Jashua spelling emerged in the United States in the late 20th century as a creative respelling, likely influenced by phonetic trends and the desire for distinctiveness.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Josh, Jash
Sibling names for Jashua
Names that share Jashua's style, for a brother or sister.
