Jeshwa
A diminutive form of the Indian name Jeshua, meaning "to save" or "salvation".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jeshwa. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeshwa today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeshwa births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeshwa. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jeshwa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,276
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Jeshwa: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeshwa by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jeshwa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeshwa
The name Jeshwa has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages, tracing back to the Aramaic root "ysh," which means "to save" or "to deliver." This etymological connection links the name to the concept of salvation or deliverance, imbuing it with a profound spiritual significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeshwa can be found in the ancient Aramaic inscriptions from the region of Mesopotamia, dating back to the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions suggest that the name was already in use among the Aramaic-speaking communities of that era.
In the realm of religious texts, the name Jeshwa bears a striking resemblance to the Hebrew name "Yeshua," which is the original Hebrew name for Jesus Christ in the Christian tradition. This connection has led some scholars to speculate about a potential link between the two names, although the exact nature of this relationship remains subject to ongoing scholarly debate.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jeshwa. One of the earliest documented cases is Jeshwa of Edessa (circa 505-585 CE), a renowned Syriac scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the development of Syriac literature and Christian thought in the Byzantine era.
Another influential figure was Jeshwa bar Shushan (8th century CE), a Nestorian scholar and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the transmission of Greek philosophical and scientific texts to the Islamic world during the Abbasid Caliphate.
In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the impact of Jeshwa Stylites (circa 520-595 CE), a Syrian monk and ascetic who lived atop a pillar for over three decades. His life and teachings were chronicled in the hagiographic work "The Life of Jeshwa Stylites," which became an influential text in the monastic traditions of the Eastern Christian churches.
Moving forward in time, we encounter Jeshwa bar Malkon (circa 1200 CE), a prominent Syriac scholar and physician who made significant contributions to the field of medicine, authoring several treatises on various medical topics.
In more recent centuries, the name Jeshwa has been borne by notable figures such as Jeshwa Sliwa (1836-1917), a renowned Syriac scholar and linguist who played a crucial role in the preservation and study of the Syriac language and literature.
It is worth noting that while the name Jeshwa has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages, it has also been adopted and adapted in various cultures and linguistic traditions over the centuries, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and influence that has shaped the world's naming practices.
People
Jeshwa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeshwa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jeshwa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeshwa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeshwa going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jeshwa a common name?
We classify Jeshwa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeshwa most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeshwa was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeshwa is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jeshwa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jeshwa a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeshwa in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jeshwa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jeshwa in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jeshwa can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Jeshwa as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.