Yashua is an alternative spelling of Joshua, derived from the Hebrew name Yehošhúa. It means "God is salvation" or "Yahweh saves." This name has biblical roots and was borne by the son of Nun in the Old Testament who succeeded Moses as leader of the Israelites after they crossed the Jordan River into Canaan. In recent years, Yashua has gained popularity as a first name for babies, especially among parents drawn to its unique spelling and biblical significance.
The name Yashua has seen a consistent popularity over the years, with peaks and valleys ranging from 7 to 19 births per year since 1992. There was a notable spike around 2005 with 18 births, followed by another in 2007 with 19 births. The name's popularity has seemed to stabilize recently, with yearly totals fluctuating between 7 and 14 births from 2016 onwards. Overall, there have been 324 babies named Yashua between 1992 and 2023.