unisex name
Josia
joh-SY-uh (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 222
Josia is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 35% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2023 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 2008, when 13 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1994.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Josia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Josia?
In 2023, Josia 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 Josia 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 Josia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Josia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Josia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Josia
- English joh-SY-uh
Sibling Names for Josia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Josia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Josia
How popular is the name Josia?
In 2023, Josia 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 Josia a girl's or a boy's name?
Josia is used for both girls and boys. About 35% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Josia?
Josia has 3 syllables.
When was Josia most popular?
Josia peaked in 2008, when 13 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.