Yeshua
MeaningGod is salvation · Hebrew
- US rank
- #1,005
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #983 in 2024
225 babies were named Yeshua in the US in 2025. It has climbed 513 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1976–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Yeshua you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,593 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Yeshua, 225 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yeshua would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYeshua first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #983.
- Then vs nowYeshua is 29× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 217,391 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 7,593.
- TrendYeshua has climbed 513 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,005. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedYeshua is most popular in California, where it ranks #658, followed by Wisconsin (#678) and New Jersey (#707). It's in the top 1,000 in 10 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Yeshua means “God is salvation”.
About the name Yeshua
Yeshua is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is salvation”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Y and ending in “-hua”. US birth records list Yeshua for boys from 1976 to 2025, in 36 of those 50 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #983 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,005, with 225 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 1990s | 3.6 | 280,112 boys |
| 2000s | 22 | 44,603 boys |
| 2010s | 66 | 15,216 boys |
| 2020s | 91 | 11,044 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Yeshua
What does the name Yeshua mean?
Yeshua means “God is salvation” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Yeshua?
Yeshua has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Yeshua a boy or girl name?
Yeshua is a boy name.
How popular is the name Yeshua?
Yeshua ranked #1,005 for US boys in 2025, given to 225 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#983).