Joshua
A Hebrew Biblical Name from Yehoshua name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Joshua in Australia
2024 #75→2025 #65Up 10 places
Joshua ranks 65th for boys in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 7th in 2009. Since first appearing at 8th in 2008, it has moved down 57 places overall. In the latest year-to-year comparison it rose 10 places.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #65 |
| 2024 | #75 |
| 2022 | #56 |
| 2021 | #56 |
| 2020 | #43 |
| 2019 | #50 |
| 2018 | #46 |
| 2017 | #49 |
| 2016 | #34 |
| 2015 | #36 |
| 2014 | #28 |
| 2013 | #31 |
| 2012 | #13 |
| 2011 | #11 |
| 2010 | #15 |
| 2009 | #7 |
| 2008 | #8 |
Meaning
The name Joshua is commonly linked to Yahweh is salvation.
In a nutshellJoshua means “Yahweh is salvation”.
Origin
Joshua is usually described as a Hebrew Biblical name from Yehoshua.
Origin in briefHebrew Biblical Name from Yehoshua
Quick answers
Questions about Joshua
Is Joshua a popular name in Australia?
Joshua ranked #65 for baby boys in Australia in 2025.
Is Joshua becoming more popular?
Yes. Joshua moved from #75 in 2024 to #65 in 2025, a rise of 10 places. Over the full visible history it moved from #8 in 2008 to #65 in 2025.
Is Joshua a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Joshua appears as a baby boy name.
What does Joshua mean?
Joshua is most commonly linked to Yahweh is salvation.
What is the origin of Joshua?
Joshua is usually described as a Hebrew Biblical name from Yehoshua.
Is Joshua short for anything?
Joshua is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Josh.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20