How Many People Are Named Yashua?
Complete statistics for the name Yashua: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yashua is a very rare name for boys, with only 330 people bearing it in the US today. That's just 1 in 999,192 Americans! It peaked in popularity in 2007 with 19 births, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 335 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yashua Through the Generations
Yashua has seen a slow decline since its peak in 2007, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With 335 total births recorded over time, it's clear that Yashua remains a niche choice. The majority of those named Yashua are under 30, with 304 individuals falling into this age bracket, indicating its continued relevance among younger parents. Only 31 people aged between 30 and 60 carry the name, and there are currently no known individuals over 60 with this name, suggesting it's a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yashua's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Yashua
How Many People Have the Name Yashua?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 330 people in the United States currently share the name Yashua. That works out to roughly 1 in every 999,192 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yashua a Common or Rare Name?
Yashua is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Yashua Mean?
Yashua means "creative variant of Joshua" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yashua in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Yashua Most Popular?
The name Yashua reached peak popularity in 2007, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Yashua?
Approximately 330 people named Yashua live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 335. That works out to roughly 1 in 999,192 Americans.
Is Yashua a rare name?
Yashua is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 999,192 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yashua mean?
Yashua means "creative variant of Joshua" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Yashua more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yashua are male and 0% are female.
When was Yashua most popular?
Yashua peaked in 2007 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.