Joshuah
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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
Joshuah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 2,862 babies have been named Joshuah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Joshuah is past its peak , currently ranked #13,705 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,705
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Hebrew-influenced American origin
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Old French origin
"skillful delicacy, graceful handling"
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Old Norse kubbr via English origin
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Punjabi origin
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Ancient Greek origin
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About the Name Joshuah
Joshuah is a boy name .
Joshuah is currently ranked #13,705 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Joshuah include Jos, Joy, Josie, and Joshie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Joshuah 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