Misha
Misha: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪʃ.ɑː/
Meaning and origin of Misha
- A male given name from Russian, Ukrainian.
- A female given name from Russian.
Etymology
A transliteration of the Russian Ми́ша (Míša), a hypocoristic for Михаи́л (Mixaíl), the Russian equivalent of Michael, from Hebrew מיכאל. Also a female name, presumably analogous to Michelle.
How popular is Misha?
Since 1880, 4,255 girls and 603 boys in the U.S. have been named Misha (88% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1252 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #2998 in 1993. In 2025, 60 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Misha
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Misha
Sister and brother names that share Misha's Russian roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Misha FAQ
What does the name Misha mean?
A male given name from Russian, Ukrainian. A female given name from Russian. A transliteration of the Russian Ми́ша (Míša), a hypocoristic for Михаи́л (Mixaíl), the Russian equivalent of Michael, from Hebrew מיכאל. Also a female name, presumably analogous to Michelle.
What is the origin of the name Misha?
Misha is listed as a name of Russian origin.
How popular is the name Misha?
Since 1880, 4,255 girls and 603 boys in the U.S. have been named Misha (88% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1252 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #2998 in 1993. In 2025, 60 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Misha a boy or girl name?
Misha is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (4,255 girls and 603 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.