Oshea
o-shea
US Popularity:5527
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Yahweh is salvation, God is salvation; Fine, fortunate
A boy's name of Hebrew origin, Oshea means “Yahweh is salvation” or “God is salvation” and is a charming title to honor your faith with. A variant of Joshua and Hosea, Oshea is a biblical name and comes from the verb yasha', meaning “to save.” Oshea also bears a striking similarity to the Irish surname O'Shea, which means “fine, fortunate” and is the Anglicized form of Ó Séaghdha. Oshea trips off the tongue and is soothing to the ear, a pleasant name that people will love to say and hear. Baby Oshea will undoubtedly feel safe with this protective title, likely attracting good fortune as they make their mark on the world.
Oshea Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Oshea is currently #4564 on The Bump
Boy:Oshea is currently #2565 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Oshea is currently #5527 in U.S. births
Boy:Oshea is currently #2561 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2561
in 2023
+ 101
from 2022
Sources
Ancestry, O'shea Family History
House of Names, O'Shea History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Behind the Name, Oshea, May 2020
Behind the Name, Ó Séaghdha, surname, November 2019
Behind the Name, Séaghdha, June 2023
Behind the Name, Joshua, June 2023
Behind the Name, Hoshea, May 2020
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