NAME PROFILE
Kedar
Derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning 'The Lord is my salvation.' This name carries a vibrant spirit of leadership and resilience, often belonging to those who are dependable, compassionate, and naturally inspire confidence in everyone they meet.
Key Stats
| Total births | 558 |
| Gender | Male (6% / 94%) |
| Peak year | 1997 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1997 |
| Most recent | 2003 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 83%CA — 17%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Joshua Jackson (Actor, Dawson's Creek) · Joshua Bell (Grammy-winning Violinist) · Joshua Reynolds (Painter, The Age of Innocence) · Joshua Kushner (Businessman, Thrive Capital) · Joshua Lederberg (Molecular Biologist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JoshJoshiJay
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