Josia
Boy nameJosia has been given to 149 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It peaked in 2008.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
149
Peak year
2008 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1994
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
3% girls / 97% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Josia — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Josia.
FAQ
How popular is the name Josia?
Josia has been given to 149 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Josia peak?
Josia peaked in 2008, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Josia a girl or boy name?
Josia is primarily a boy name (97% of babies named Josia are boys).
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