Pasha
Pasha: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Pasha
Root meaning: “pole”
- A transliteration of the Russian or Ukrainian male given name diminutive Па́ша (Páša).
Etymology
As an Islamic surname (generally the Indian subcontinent), honorific title from Turkish paşa. This is also found in Albania, Turkey and Slavic countries. Compare Basha, Bey. * As an English surname, variant of Pasher, itself Anglicized from French Perchard, a suffixed form of Old French perche (“pole”), from Latin pertica.
How popular is Pasha?
Since 1880, 498 girls and 408 boys in the U.S. have been named Pasha (55% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2982 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #4287 in 1969. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Pasha FAQ
What does the name Pasha mean?
Pasha traces back to a root meaning "pole". A transliteration of the Russian or Ukrainian male given name diminutive Па́ша (Páša). As an Islamic surname (generally the Indian subcontinent), honorific title from Turkish paşa. This is also found in Albania, Turkey and Slavic countries. Compare Basha, Bey. * As an English surname, variant of Pasher, itself Anglicized from French Perchard, a suffixed form of Old French perche (“pole”), from Latin pertica.
How popular is the name Pasha?
Since 1880, 498 girls and 408 boys in the U.S. have been named Pasha (55% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2982 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #4287 in 1969. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Pasha a boy or girl name?
Pasha is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (498 girls and 408 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.