Holding steady.
Popularity of Jousha since 1975
Babies named Jousha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 217 |
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jousha is a rare spelling variant of Joshua, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' It first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 1975 and reached its peak usage in 1985, but never entered the official ranking of top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable since the 1980s, with no significant revival in recent decades. Its usage is sporadic and low, reflecting its status as an unconventional form. While no top states are associated with Jousha due to its rarity, it represents an alternative to the more common Joshua for parents seeking a distinctive spelling.
Jousha is a rare spelling variant of Joshua, a name derived from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' The name Joshua appears in the Bible as the successor of Moses, leading the Israelites into Canaan. The variant Jousha likely emerged due to phonetic respelling or typographical error, gaining occasional use in the United States from the 1970s onward, though it remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Josh, Jo
Sibling names for Jousha
Names that share Jousha's style, for a brother or sister.
