boy's name
Joshwa
JOSH-wuh (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 464
Joshwa is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 5 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 2004, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Joshwa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 97 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 179 |
| 2010s | 30 |
How Popular Is Joshwa?
In 2017, Joshwa was given to 5 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.
Where Joshwa Is Used
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 Joshwa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Joshwa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Joshwa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Joshwa
- English JOSH-wuh
Sibling Names for Joshwa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Joshwa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Joshwa
How popular is the name Joshwa?
In 2017, Joshwa was given to 5 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 Joshwa a girl's or a boy's name?
Joshwa is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Joshwa?
Joshwa has 2 syllables.
When was Joshwa most popular?
Joshwa peaked in 2004, when 25 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.