Countries
5
Joshua Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Joshua is a popular boy name in 5 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
Joshua is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 5 across 5 ranked entries.
Joshua is associated with origins such as Hebrew and meanings such as God is salvation.
Joshua appears across 5 countries, especially in South America, Africa, and Americas, including Antigua and Barbuda, Philippines, and Guyana.
Common forms and related variants include Josh.
Pronunciation references include JOS-huuh, JOSH-oo-ah, JOSH-yoo-ah, and IPA ˈdʒɒʃuə.
Best rank
#1
Used as
boy
Main origins
Hebrew
Origins: Hebrew
Common meanings: A Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' In the Bible, Joshua was a leader of the Israelites, symbolizing courage and divine guidance.
Pronunciation samples: JOS-huuh, JOSH-oo-ah, JOSH-yoo-ah | IPA: ˈdʒɒʃuə
Variants and aliases: Josh
Regional Usage Summary
South America
Africa
Americas
Asia