Holding steady.
Popularity of Jasha since 1970
Babies named Jasha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jasha is a rare Slavic diminutive that has seen only sporadic use in the United States since it was first recorded in 1970. Despite never ranking in the top 1000, its peak year came in 2000, when a handful of parents chose the name for their daughters. The name is closely related to Yasha, a Russian diminutive of Jacob, and has remained stable in usage over the decades. While Jasha has no top states of concentration, its appeal lies in its soft, melodic sound and Eastern European charm. For families seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name, Jasha offers a subtle alternative to more common Slavic imports like Natasha or Sasha.
Jasha is primarily a Slavic short form, likely derived from the name Jacob (Yakov in Russian). It is used across Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and Ukraine, often as a diminutive. The name Jacob itself has Hebrew origins, meaning 'supplanter,' but Jasha has developed as an independent given name in modern times.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Jasha
Names that share Jasha's style, for a brother or sister.
