Boy · #10,860 in 2026

Joshia

Name: Popularity of the name Joshia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Joshia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,860

Peak Rank

#6,095 (2009)

Total Babies

172

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2022

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#6095

Peak Rank

172

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Joshia

Joshia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 14 Joshias were born — ranking #6,095 that year. As of 2026, Joshia ranks #10,860 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 172 Joshias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Joshia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Joshia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Joshia

What does the name Joshia mean?

Joshia is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Joshia in 2026?

In 2026, Joshia ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Joshia most popular?

Joshia reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #6,095 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Joshia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Joshia is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Joshia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Joshia include Laray, Toben, Isais. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Joshia

Joshia is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 172 births in the dataset. Joshia's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #6,095. Use the chart and map above to compare Joshia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.