Josiha
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Josiha first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 17 babies have been named Josiha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Josiha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,231 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,231
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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Latin origin
"heavenly altar, divine worship place"
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Old English origin
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Ancient Persian origin
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Chiricahua Apache origin
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Old English origin
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About the Name Josiha
Josiha is a boy name .
Josiha is currently ranked #29,231 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Josiha include Jos, Joy, Josie, and Josiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Josiha include Josiah, Josias, Josiel, Josiyah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis