Salvation
Jousha is a rare variant of the Hebrew name Joshua. It shares the same etymological roots as the name Jesus, signifying a divine promise of deliverance or rescue. While much less common than its traditional counterpart, it retains the same strong biblical resonance.
Less common today
Jousha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,930 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
