Masha

Masha: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Masha

  • A female given name of Russian, Ukrainian origin, diminutive of Maria.

Etymology

From Russian and Ukrainian Ма́ша (Máša).

How popular is Masha?

16U.S. babies in 2025
#4344peak rank (2022)
571babies since 1880

Since 1880, 571 girls in the U.S. have been named Masha. Its highest rank for girls was #4344 in 2022. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Masha FAQ

What does the name Masha mean?

A female given name of Russian, Ukrainian origin, diminutive of Maria. From Russian and Ukrainian Ма́ша (Máša).

What is the origin of the name Masha?

Masha is listed as a name of Russian origin.

How popular is the name Masha?

Since 1880, 571 girls in the U.S. have been named Masha. Its highest rank for girls was #4344 in 2022. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Masha a boy or girl name?

Masha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 571 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.