Josai
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Josai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 75 babies have been named Josai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Josai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,129 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,129
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Old Germanic origin
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Old French origin
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Irish Gaelic via Darren origin
"great, fruitful"
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Contemporary origin
"modern creative name"
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Swahili/African origin
"wonderful, astonishing"
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Welsh origin
"lion-like (from Llewelyn)"
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Albanian origin
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About the Name Josai
Josai is a boy name .
Josai is currently ranked #7,129 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Josai include Jos, Joy, Joie, and Joskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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