Sasha
Sasha: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sasha
- A male given name from Russian or Ukrainian.
- A female given name from Russian or Ukrainian.
- A diminutive of the female given name Natasha.
Etymology
Borrowed from the Slavic diminutive form of Alexander and Alexandra; in English mostly from Russian Са́ша (Sáša), a diminutive form for both Алекса́ндр m (Aleksándr, “Alexander”) and Алекса́ндра f (Aleksándra, “Alexandra”).
How popular is Sasha?
Since 1880, 38,492 girls and 1,746 boys in the U.S. have been named Sasha (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #147 in 1988. Its highest rank for boys was #1408 in 1976. In 2025 it ranked #684 for girls, with 461 babies given the name.
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Sasha FAQ
What does the name Sasha mean?
A male given name from Russian or Ukrainian. A female given name from Russian or Ukrainian. A diminutive of the female given name Natasha. Borrowed from the Slavic diminutive form of Alexander and Alexandra; in English mostly from Russian Са́ша (Sáša), a diminutive form for both Алекса́ндр m (Aleksándr, “Alexander”) and Алекса́ндра f (Aleksándra, “Alexandra”).
What is the origin of the name Sasha?
Sasha is listed as a name of Russian or Ukrainian origin.
How popular is the name Sasha?
Since 1880, 38,492 girls and 1,746 boys in the U.S. have been named Sasha (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #147 in 1988. Its highest rank for boys was #1408 in 1976. In 2025 it ranked #684 for girls, with 461 babies given the name.
Is Sasha a boy or girl name?
Sasha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 38,492 girls and 1,746 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.