Josia
Josia is a girl baby name. Ranked #54,902 in the US, popular nicknames include Jos, Joy, and Josie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Josia first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 5 babies have been named Josia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Josia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #54,902 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #54,902
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Josia is also used as a boy name, ranked #41404.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Josia
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About the Name Josia
Josia is a girl name .
Is Josia a boy or girl name? Josia is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #54,902 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #41,404. Josia is more commonly used as a boy name.
Josia is currently ranked #54,902 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Josia include Jos, Joy, and Josie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Josia include Josie . 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