Will my child share the name Iosua with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Iosua per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Iosua in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Iosua becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Iosua is declining: down 686 places since 2020, to #1,705 in 2025. It peaked at #1,019 in 2020.

Is Iosua a good choice for a distinctive name?

Iosua is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Iosua a popular baby name in the United States?

Iosua does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Iosua is a distinctive choice, ranked #1705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Iosua in their class.

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About the Name Iosua

Iosua has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 303 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #1019 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2009.

Iosua is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Iosua in their class.