Joshua, of Hebrew origin, means 'God is salvation.' This name has been popular throughout history, notably held by biblical figures and historic leaders. It consists of three syllables: Jo-shu-a.
"Joshua experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in 1981 (16 births) and 1994 (11 births), but also periods of decline, such as from 1975 to 1979 (5-6 births annually). The name's total popularity spanned from 1974 to 2009, with a combined 208 births during these years."