Yusha
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Yusha: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2016.
Yusha is a name with deep roots in Islamic tradition, originating from the Arabic form of Joshua, which itself comes from the Hebrew *Yehoshua*, meaning "God is salvation." In the Quran, Yusha (or Yushaʿ) is a prophet and the successor of Moses, known for leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. The name also appears in the Bible as Joshua, a central figure in the Old Testament. While there are no widely known modern celebrities named Yusha, the name carries significant religious weight across Abrahamic faiths. A notable place connection is the city of Yush, a village in Iran, though its link to the name is uncertain. The name shares its root with the more common English variant Joshua, and in Scotland, Yusha remains a rare but meaningful choice, often chosen by Muslim families for its prophetic heritage.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20164 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #5924 babies
- Total births
- 4since 2016
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y