Josea
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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
Josea first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 7 babies have been named Josea in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Josea is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,501 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,501
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Germanic origin
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Albanian origin
"fortunate peace, good fortune and peace"
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Irish Gaelic origin
"good man, virtuous"
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Turkic origin
"protective headgear of a warrior"
#14,651 in US
Latin origin
"The fifth; fifth-born"
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About the Name Josea
Josea is a boy name .
Josea is currently ranked #14,501 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Josea include Jos, Joy, and Josie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Josea include Joseph, Jose, Josef, Joseluis, Josey . 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