boy's name
Oshua
OSH-oo-uh (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 95
Oshua is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1989 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 1986, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Oshua Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 82 |
How Popular Is Oshua?
In 1989, Oshua 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 Oshua
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Oshua Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Oshua over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Oshua
- English OSH-oo-uh
Sibling Names for Oshua
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Oshua — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Oshua
How popular is the name Oshua?
In 1989, Oshua 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 Oshua a girl's or a boy's name?
Oshua is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Oshua?
Oshua has 3 syllables.
When was Oshua most popular?
Oshua peaked in 1986, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.