boy's name
Joshiah
joh-SHY-uh (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 114
Joshiah is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2005, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2000.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Joshiah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 16 |
How Popular Is Joshiah?
In 2021, Joshiah was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Joshiah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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How to Say Joshiah
- English joh-SHY-uh
Sibling Names for Joshiah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Joshiah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Joshiah
How popular is the name Joshiah?
In 2021, Joshiah was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Joshiah a girl's or a boy's name?
Joshiah is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Joshiah?
Joshiah has 3 syllables.
When was Joshiah most popular?
Joshiah peaked in 2005, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.