Yehoshua Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Yehoshua is a Hebrew name that means 'salvation', rooted in the ancient Hebrew language. It evolved from its original form into various transliterations and adaptations through history. Associated with strength and leadership, it has biblical significance as the name of the successor to Moses. The name remains popular, especially in Jewish culture, and is viewed positively.
The name Yehoshua is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Yehoshua has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Yehoshua' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4071st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2555th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2120th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1946th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Yehoshua' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yehoshua"
Pronunciation
/jəˈhoʊʃuə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Yehoshua is derived from the Hebrew root 'yasha', meaning 'to save' or 'to deliver'. The name translates to 'Yahweh is salvation'.
Meaning
salvation
Language Evolution
Yehoshua, Joshua (English transliteration), Iosua (Latin and Greek forms)
Biblical Background
Yehoshua is the Hebrew name for Joshua, who was a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible and succeeded Moses as leader of the Israelites.
Historical Usage
The name Yehoshua gained popularity in Jewish culture during biblical times and has remained in use throughout history, particularly among Hebrew-speaking populations.
Variants & Derivatives
Joshua, Josue, Yoshi, Jeshua
Modern Popularity & Image
Yehoshua is primarily viewed in a positive light, often associated with strength and leadership, particularly within Jewish communities.
Famous People
Yehoshua ben Nun (biblical figure), A.B. Yehoshua (Israeli author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yehoshua"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Yehoshua"
"Yehoshua" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4071st of 10718 | 104 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2555th of 16616 | 389 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2120th of 24088 | 923 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1946th of 23106 | 932 |
Regional Popularity of "Yehoshua" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
33.76% 1176th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
18.79% 841st/4475 |
- |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
12.96% 669th/5164 |
57.95% 4238th/7313 |
54.62% 4076th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
13.48% 605th/4487 |
70.54% 4812th/6822 |
47.13% 2958th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Yehoshua" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Yehoshua"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Yehoshua" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.