Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Josia
3 syllablesPeak year: 20085 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Josia'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.
Josia's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Josia |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
Josia through the decades
- Josia peaked in 2008, when 13 babies were named Josia in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2009–2023), use of Josia has fallen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.