Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Jehovah Saves, The Lord is Salvation, Yahweh, Funny
Pronunciation: JAH-shoo-uh, /ˈdʒɒʃ.u.ə/, JH AA SH UW AH
Popularity Rank: #553
Derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning 'God is salvation'. In the Bible, Joshua was a companion of Moses and the leader of the Israelites after Moses' death.
The name Joshua is of Hebrew origin and means Jehovah Saves, The Lord is Salvation, Yahweh, Funny, Friendship, Love, God is salvation. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Joshua is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Nigeria, and 94 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JAH-shoo-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒɒʃ.u.ə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH AA SH UW AH
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Joshua is recorded 103,719 times globally, ranking it as the 553th most common name worldwide.
Joshua is most prevalent in United States of America, with 43,730 occurrences, making it the 87th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Joshua is found among 1 in every 41 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #87 | 1 : 41 |
| United Kingdom | #198 | 1 : 48 |
| Nigeria | #70 | 1 : 102 |
| South Africa | #368 | 1 : 456 |
| Mexico | #568 | 1 : 273 |
| Canada | #141 | 1 : 111 |
| Malaysia | #545 | 1 : 818 |
| Singapore | #155 | 1 : 285 |
| Italy | #1,345 | 1 : 692 |
| Netherlands | #558 | 1 : 227 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Joshua from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 25, 2024 01:31 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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