God will add or Jehovah heals
Josia is a rare variant of Josiah or the German form of the name. It derives from the Hebrew name Yoshiyahu, meaning 'Yahweh supports' or 'God heals', and is often associated with the righteous King of Judah.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Josia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
German Paralympic swimmer
South African marathon runner and Olympic gold medalist
