Oshua
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Oshua is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.
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Oshua first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 95 babies have been named Oshua in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Oshua is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,081 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,081
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Oshua
Oshua is a boy name .
Oshua is currently ranked #11,081 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Oshua include Osh, Osy, Osie, and Oshkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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