Joshua Kellam

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joshua Kellam — God is salvation
653K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joshua Kellam is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Joshua is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Yehoshua (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ), meaning "God is salvation." Leader of the Israelites after Moses who led them into Canaan. The surname Kellam: Alphonso G. Kellam (1837–1909), American lawyer, judge, and Republican politician Eman Kellam (born 1997), Nigerian British actor, rapper, television presenter Ian Kellam (1933–2014), British composer and teacher Murray Kellam, formerly a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia Paul Kellam (born 1965), Professor of Viral Genomics at Imperial College London Phillip Kellam (born 1956), politician from a well known political family in Virginia Beach Richard Boykin Kellam (1909–1996), United States district judge in the Eastern District of Virginia Gregory Kellam Scott (1948–2021), assoc. Joshua is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 653K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Joshua reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Joshua

Meaning: God is salvation

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Yehoshua (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ), meaning "God is salvation." Leader of the Israelites after Moses who led them into Canaan.

Surname: Kellam

English

Alphonso G. Kellam (1837–1909), American lawyer, judge, and Republican politician Eman Kellam (born 1997), Nigerian British actor, rapper, television presenter Ian Kellam (1933–2014), British composer and teacher Murray Kellam, formerly a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia Paul Kellam (born 1965), Professor of Viral Genomics at Imperial College London Phillip Kellam (born 1956), politician from a well known political family in Virginia Beach Richard Boykin Kellam (1909–1996), United States district judge in the Eastern District of Virginia Gregory Kellam Scott (1948–2021), assoc.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Joshua is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Joshua by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Joshua Kellam

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Joshua Kellam:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Joshua?
The first name Joshua originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Yehoshua (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ), meaning "God is salvation." Leader of the Israelites after Moses who led them into Canaan.
When was Joshua most popular?
The name Joshua reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kellam?
The surname Kellam originates from English. Alphonso G. Kellam (1837–1909), American lawyer, judge, and Republican politician Eman Kellam (born 1997), Nigerian British actor, rapper, television presenter Ian Kellam (1933–2014), British composer and teacher Murray Kellam, formerly a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia Paul Kellam (born 1965), Professor of Viral Genomics at Imperial College London Phillip Kellam (born 1956), politician from a well known political family in Virginia Beach Richard Boykin Kellam (1909–1996), United States district judge in the Eastern District of Virginia Gregory Kellam Scott (1948–2021), assoc.
What are the origins of the name Joshua Kellam?
The name Joshua Kellam combines two different traditions: the first name Joshua has Hebrew roots, while the surname Kellam originates from English.
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