Yeshua
Yeshua is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “The Lord is salvation”, pronounced yeh-SHOO-ah. It ranked #1007 in the United States in 2025, given to 225 babies, and peaked at #985 in 2024. Common nicknames: Yesh, Shua.
How popular is Yeshua in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Yeshua mean, and where does it come from?
Yeshua is the Aramaic and late Hebrew form of Yehoshua, "the Lord is salvation" — the name of Joshua who led Israel into Canaan, and the name Jesus was called in his own language, before Greek turned it into Iesous and Latin into Jesus. It has become a given name in evangelical and Messianic Jewish families in the United States, appearing in records from 1976 and entering the top thousand in 2024. Few names carry quite so much in five letters.
How is Yeshua used around the world?
Yeshua is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 5+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Yeshua?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Yeshua mean?
Yeshua is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "The Lord is salvation." Yeshua is the Aramaic and late Hebrew form of Yehoshua, "the Lord is salvation" — the name of Joshua who led Israel into Canaan, and the name Jesus was called in his own language, before Greek turned it into Iesous and Latin into Jesus. It has become a given name in evangelical and Messianic Jewish families in the United States, appearing in records from 1976 and entering the top thousand in 2024.
How do you pronounce Yeshua?
Yeshua is pronounced yeh-SHOO-ah. Common variations include Joshua, Yehoshua, Jesus.
Is Yeshua a boy name?
Yes, Yeshua is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Yesh, Shua.