Yashua
Every Yashua since 1992 — 344 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yashua
Yashua is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,885 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 344 American babies have been named Yashua. Its peak came in 2007, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yashua stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yashua year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,885 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,740 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,724 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,803 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,755 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,701 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,619 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,599 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,319 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,584 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,527 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,668 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,525 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,841 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,746 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,686 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,418 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,999 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,985 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,447 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,815 |
| 2004 | 17 | #5,001 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,230 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,370 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,214 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,391 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,778 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yashua in 2025?
Yashua ranked #8,885 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yashua?
344 babies have been named Yashua in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yashua most popular?
Yashua peaked in 2007, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Yashua a boy or girl name?
Yashua is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yashua rising or falling?
Yashua is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.