Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Josha
2 syllablesPeak year: 19905 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Josha's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Josha's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Josha |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
Josha through the decades
- Josha peaked in 1990, when 27 babies were named Josha in the US.
- The 1980s were Josha's strongest decade, averaging 22 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1994–2005), use of Josha has fallen 62% compared to the 10 years before that.