Josua
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Josua first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 768 babies have been named Josua in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Josua is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,301 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,301
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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"modern blend name, open meadow"
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Middle English origin
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Latin origin
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Malayalam origin
"melodic South Indian given name"
#12,378 in US
Hebrew place name origin
"smoky city"
#12,285 in US
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About the Name Josua
Josua is a boy name .
Josua is currently ranked #12,301 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Josua include Jos, Joy, Joie, and Joskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Josua include Josue . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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