God will add or Jehovah increases
Josyah is a modern creative spelling of the biblical name Josiah. It originates from the Hebrew name Yoshiyahu, which combines the elements 'yasha' (to save) or 'yasaph' (to add) with 'Yah' (the Lord). In the Old Testament, Josiah was a righteous King of Judah who instituted significant religious reforms.
Less common today
Josyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,973 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
