Jeshua
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Jeshua
Jeshua is a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins, representing an earlier form of the name Jesus. Derived from 'Yeshua,' it means 'God is salvation' or 'God saves.' This name appears in biblical texts, particularly in references to figures in the Old Testament including Joshua (an alternative transliteration) and in some mentions of Jesus Christ in his original Aramaic context. Jeshua has gained modest popularity among Christian families seeking a name with direct biblical connections while avoiding the more culturally weighted 'Jesus' in English-speaking contexts. The name carries spiritual significance while maintaining a distinctive sound that blends ancient tradition with contemporary appeal. Its usage spans diverse communities, particularly among those with strong religious affiliations.
Jeshua is also given to girls.
Pronounced JESH-oo-uh.
As of October 2026, Jeshua ranked #2585 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1051 in 2005.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,662 | 93 | 48.4 |
| 2015 | #2,245 | 60 | 31.3 |
| 2016 | #1,947 | 75 | 39.5 |
| 2017 | #2,203 | 61 | 33 |
| 2018 | #2,489 | 52 | 28.6 |
| 2019 | #3,223 | 36 | 20.1 |
| 2020 | #3,050 | 38 | 22 |
| 2021 | #4,062 | 26 | 14.9 |
| 2022 | #3,374 | 35 | 20 |
| 2023 | #2,671 | 49 | 28.6 |
| 2024 | #2,484 | 55 | 31.9 |
| 2025 | #2,585 | 51 | 29.9 |
Jeshua on lists
Famous Jeshuas
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priest in King David's time (1 Chr. 24:11)
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mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:15
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ancestor of some of the Israelites who returned to Judah with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:6)
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father of Ezer who helped repair Jerusalem's walls (Nehemiah 3:19)
Jeshua in pop culture
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dwelling place of the children of Judah (Nehemiah 11:26)