The baby name Josha is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JOSH-ə (English, /ˈdʒɒʃə/ or /ˈdʒɑːʃə/),YOH-sha (Dutch/German, /ˈjoːsa/ or /ˈjɔsa/).
The baby name Josha is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JOSH-ə (English, /ˈdʒɒʃə/ or /ˈdʒɑːʃə/),YOH-sha (Dutch/German, /ˈjoːsa/ or /ˈjɔsa/).
Josha is Dutch, German, Hebrew in Origin.
Josha is a modern cross-linguistic short form found chiefly in Dutch and German contexts, arising from the biblical name Joshua (Hebrew Yehoshua) and sometimes influenced by Joseph/Josef. From Joshua it inherits the meaning “YHWH is salvation” or “the LORD saves”; through association with Joseph it is also occasionally read with the sense “he will add/increase.” Use is typically unisex, though still rare.
Documented mainly since the late 20th century, Josha has gained visibility via contemporary European bearers, such as Dutch actor Josha Stradowski and German footballer Josha Vagnoman. Spelling and regional variants include Joshua, Josua (German), Jozua (Dutch), Joscha (German), and the nickname Josh; related but etymologically distinct is Josiah. The name’s crisp two-syllable form appeals to parents seeking a familiar biblical root in a streamlined, international package.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #134 | 4 | 1,769 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 5,122 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #425 | 5 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #496 | 4 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #539 | 3 | 7,500 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| United States | Boys | 2005 | #846 | 5 | 7,175 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #909 | 43 | 5,873 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #936 | 20 | 5,933 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #942 | 11 | 5,697 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,263 | 5 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,266 | 7 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Josha is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:
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