Joshua Malek

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joshua Malek — God is salvation
653K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joshua Malek 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 Malek: Ahmed Malek (1931–2008), Algerian artist, music film composer and conductor Alia Malek (born 1974), American journalist and lawyer Amy Malek (c. 1979/1980), American scholar, and sociocultural anthropologist Fred Malek (born 1936), American business executive, political advisor, and philanthropist George Malek-Yonan (1924–2014), Iranian Assyrian international attorney, politician, and athlete Hasan Malek (born 1946), Malaysian politician Leona Alford Malek (1878–1953), American home economist, editor, and writer Milton Malek-Yonan (1904–2002), Iranian Assyrian entrepreneur and inventor. 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: Malek

English

Ahmed Malek (1931–2008), Algerian artist, music film composer and conductor Alia Malek (born 1974), American journalist and lawyer Amy Malek (c. 1979/1980), American scholar, and sociocultural anthropologist Fred Malek (born 1936), American business executive, political advisor, and philanthropist George Malek-Yonan (1924–2014), Iranian Assyrian international attorney, politician, and athlete Hasan Malek (born 1946), Malaysian politician Leona Alford Malek (1878–1953), American home economist, editor, and writer Milton Malek-Yonan (1904–2002), Iranian Assyrian entrepreneur and inventor.

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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 Malek

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 Malek:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

7
Soul Urge Number

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

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Malek?
The surname Malek originates from English. Ahmed Malek (1931–2008), Algerian artist, music film composer and conductor Alia Malek (born 1974), American journalist and lawyer Amy Malek (c. 1979/1980), American scholar, and sociocultural anthropologist Fred Malek (born 1936), American business executive, political advisor, and philanthropist George Malek-Yonan (1924–2014), Iranian Assyrian international attorney, politician, and athlete Hasan Malek (born 1946), Malaysian politician Leona Alford Malek (1878–1953), American home economist, editor, and writer Milton Malek-Yonan (1904–2002), Iranian Assyrian entrepreneur and inventor.
What are the origins of the name Joshua Malek?
The name Joshua Malek combines two different traditions: the first name Joshua has Hebrew roots, while the surname Malek originates from English.
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