Jeshua

Jeshua - A very unique male name

Jeshua appeared on the charts for the first time in 1987 on position #2210. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jeshua and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jeshua? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Jeshua. The baby boy name Jeshua was given to 16 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2655 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 91,643 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jeshua peaked in popularity 22 years ago in 2004 on position 1015.

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Jeshua is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jeshua is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,823 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,084.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jeshua is where you live.

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Jeshua origin and meaning

Hebrew, biblical

A form of Yeshua, the Hebrew-Aramaic name behind Joshua and Jesus, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'

Jeshua is the spelling used in older English Bibles for a post-exilic high priest and for the town of Jeshua, a late form of Yeshua. It entered modern US data in 1987 as parents reached for a biblical form closer to the original. It peaked in 2007.

Attested etymology

Jeshua is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Jeshua, pop culture references for the name Jeshua and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jeshua

We've found the following names that sound similar to Jeshua, sorted by popularity.

Joshua / Jack / Jose / Joe / Jesse / Jesus / Jay / Josiah / Jake / Jessie /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Jeshua

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Jeshua a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Jeshua?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

JESH-oo-uh · /ˈdʒɛʃuə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Yeshua — The Hebrew-Aramaic original form, a separate SSA entry.
• Joshua — The familiar English biblical form, a separate established name.

Famous bearers

• Jeshua — Post-exilic Jewish high priest in the biblical books of Ezra and Nehemiah (Biblical) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Jeshua appeals to parents who want a biblical name that feels closer to its Hebrew source than Joshua.

Worth knowing

• Many people will hear and write Joshua instead.