Salvation or deliverer
Oshea is a variant of the Hebrew name Hoshea, which shares the same root as Joshua and Hosea. It signifies a person who brings help or salvation. In modern American usage, it is often associated with African American culture and the legacy of Ice Cube.
About 54 boys were named Oshea in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Rapper and actor known professionally as Ice Cube
Actor and son of rapper Ice Cube
NBA basketball player
