The baby name Iokua is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced yo-KOO-ah.
Iokua is Basque in Origin.
The baby name Iokua is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced yo-KOO-ah.
Iokua is Basque in Origin.
Iokua is a Hawaiian adaptation of the biblical name Joshua, ultimately from Hebrew Yehōšūa‘/Yĕhōšūa‘, composed of the divine name YHWH and the verb yasha‘ “to save.” Its meaning is “Yahweh is salvation” or “the Lord saves.” The form reflects Hawaiian phonology, which replaces the English J sound with I and smooths consonant clusters, yielding Io-ku-a. Pronunciation is typically ee-oh-KOO-ah.
The name entered Hawaiian use in the 19th century alongside widespread Christianization and the Hawaiian-language Bible, appearing in church records and family genealogies of the Kingdom era. Today it remains uncommon yet culturally resonant. Related and variant forms include Joshua (English), Josua (German/Scandinavian), Jeshua/Yeshua (post-exilic Hebrew/Aramaic), and Yehoshua (Hebrew). In Polynesia, compare Samoan Iosua and Māori Hōhua. Possible Hawaiian nicknames are Io and Kua. Feminine or unisex usage is rare; Iokua is primarily a masculine given name.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Boys | 2022 | #902 | 7 | 7,226 |
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