Will my child share the name Iosua with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Iosua per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Iosua in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Iosua becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Iosua has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 303 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1019 in 2020. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1322

Iosua

Iosua is a distinctive choice, ranked #1322 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Iosua in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1322

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.