Josha
Josha is a boy baby name. Ranked #39,865 in the US, popular nicknames include Jos, Joy, and Josie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Josha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 426 babies have been named Josha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Josha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,865 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,865
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Also a Girl Name
Josha is also used as a girl name, ranked #22225.
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About the Name Josha
Josha is a boy name .
Is Josha a boy or girl name? Josha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,865 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,225. Josha is more commonly used as a girl name.
Josha is currently ranked #39,865 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Josha include Jos, Joy, and Josie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Josha include Joshua, Josh, Joshuan . 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