Holding steady.
Popularity of Jesua since 1997
Babies named Jesua per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jesua is a rare masculine name of Hebrew origin, first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1997. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, indicating infrequent usage. The name saw its peak year in 2008, though still at very low frequency. Its trajectory has been stable over the past decade, neither sharply rising nor falling. As a variant of Yeshua, it carries deep biblical resonance, yet remains uncommon even among Spanish-speaking communities where similar forms like Jesus are more prevalent. Parents choosing Jesua often seek a name both sacred and distinctive.
Jesua is a variant of the Hebrew name Yeshua, which means 'salvation.' It is closely related to Joshua (Yehoshua) and Jesus (Iesous in Greek). The name appears in the Hebrew Bible as an alternate form of Joshua, particularly in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. In modern times, Jesua has been used primarily among Spanish-speaking communities as a distinctive form of Jesus.
Sibling names for Jesua
Names that share Jesua's style, for a brother or sister.
