Declining since 2006, #2,572 for boys today.
Popularity of Jeshua since 1973
Babies named Jeshua per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 87 |
| 1980s | 188 |
| 1990s | 278 |
| 2000s | 1,026 |
| 2010s | 789 |
| 2020s | 255 |
Meaning & origin
Jeshua entered U.S. naming records in 1973 and reached its peak popularity in 2007 with a rank of 2,572. Since 2006, its usage has been declining, but it remains a distinctive biblical choice. The name is particularly concentrated in Texas and California, reflecting its resonance in Hispanic and religious communities. With approximately 1 in 33,492 newborns receiving the name in 2025, Jeshua offers a less common alternative to the more familiar Joshua, while retaining the same profound meaning of divine salvation.
Jeshua is a biblical name found in the Hebrew Bible as a later form of Joshua. It appears in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, referring to a priest. The name is a contracted form of Yehoshua, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' In the New Testament, the Greek form Iesous corresponds to both Joshua and Jesus, linking Jeshua to the same etymological root.
Where Jeshua is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Josh, Jay
Sibling names for Jeshua
Names that share Jeshua's style, for a brother or sister.
