Jeshua is a distinctive choice, ranked #5120 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jeshua in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#5120
About the Name Jeshua
Jeshua has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2379 places in five years. It was most popular in 2007 at #2741 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2007.
Jeshua is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jeshua
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Jeshua per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jeshua in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jeshua has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2379 places in the last five years. Its peak was #2741 in 2007. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Jeshua 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.
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UK babies named Jeshua (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 2379 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jeshua
Likely around 1 other Jeshua in the class
UK Popularity (2007–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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