Joshua

Pronunciation: [ j-AHSH-oo-uh ]

Girl Name #16,563 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Joshua is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-AHSH-oo-uh.

Parents who love the name Joshua often also consider Josephine, Josie, Johanna .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #16,563
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Jos Joy Josie Joshie

Also a Boy Name

Joshua is also used as a boy name, ranked #57.

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Similar Names

Josephine Josie Johanna John Joanna Joan Joseph Johnnie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Joshua

Is Joshua a boy or girl name?

Joshua is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #16563. As a boy name, it is ranked #57. Joshua is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Joshua?

Joshua is pronounced j-AHSH-oo-uh.

How popular is the name Joshua?

Joshua is currently ranked #16563 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Joshua?

Common nicknames for Joshua include Jos, Joy, Josie, and Joshie.

Is Joshua a common or rare name?

Joshua is an uncommon name, ranked #16563 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Joshua

Joshua is a girl name .

Is Joshua a boy or girl name? Joshua is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,563 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #57. Joshua is more commonly used as a boy name.

Joshua is currently ranked #16,563 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Joshua include Jos, Joy, Josie, and Joshie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.