Holding steady.
Popularity of Johsua since 1974
Babies named Johsua per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 151 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Johsua is a modern respelling of Joshua that emerged in the late 20th century. First recorded in 1974, it reached its peak year of usage in 1989. Since then, its popularity has remained stable, though it has never entered the top 1000 rankings. As a variant, it carries the same meaning and origins as Joshua, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is deliverance.' The name has never been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its rare and scattered use across the country.
Johsua is a modern respelling of the biblical name Joshua, which derives from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'Yahweh is deliverance.' The name Joshua appears in the Old Testament as the successor of Moses. This variant spelling emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by phonetic spellings or creative adaptations. It has been used sparingly in the United States since the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Josh
Sibling names for Johsua
Names that share Johsua's style, for a brother or sister.
